Physics GCSE
Area in contact
What Area in contact means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Area in contact
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The area of the surface actually in contact with the fluid or force, not the total surface area of the object.
Topics that use Area in contact
- Pressure in a fluid 1 (AQA GCSE)
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