Physics GCSE
arrangement of particles
What arrangement of particles means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of arrangement of particles
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In a solid the particles are in a regular repeating pattern, in a liquid irregularly arranged, and in a gas randomly placed.
Topics that use arrangement of particles
- Density of materials (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- constant particle size
- Density
- displacement technique
- measuring instruments
- particle model
- particle spacing
- regular and irregular solids
- spacing in solids liquids gases
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