Physics GCSE
constant particle size
What constant particle size means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of constant particle size
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Every circle is kept the same size across all three diagrams because the particles themselves do not shrink or swell when a substance changes state.
Topics that use constant particle size
- Density of materials (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- arrangement of particles
- Density
- displacement technique
- measuring instruments
- particle model
- particle spacing
- regular and irregular solids
- spacing in solids liquids gases
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