Physics GCSE
combined mass
What combined mass means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of combined mass
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The mass used on the after side of the equation in a collision where objects join together.
Topics that use combined mass
- Conservation of momentum (AQA GCSE)
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