Physics GCSE
Constant speed with changing direction
What Constant speed with changing direction means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Constant speed with changing direction
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The planet's direction of motion changes continuously around the circle, so its velocity changes even though its speed stays constant.
Topics that use Constant speed with changing direction
- Beyond Earth (OCR GCSE)
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