Physics A-Level
Vector resolution of velocity and force
What Vector resolution of velocity and force means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Vector resolution of velocity and force
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A method of drawing the velocity vector, then drawing drag antiparallel to it and lift at 90° to it, before resolving.
Topics that use Vector resolution of velocity and force
- Projectile motion (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Air resistance
- Drag
- Drag dependence on speed
- Effect of drag on projectile trajectories
- Friction
- Independence of perpendicular motions
- Lift
- Projectile motion with drag
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