Physics GCSE
converting back from a measurement
What converting back from a measurement means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of converting back from a measurement
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Reference: AQA
Reading a diagram reverses the process: measure the arrow, then multiply by the scale to give the magnitude.
Topics that use converting back from a measurement
- Scalar and vector quantities (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- adding scalars
- arrow conventions
- consistent scale
- direction on a diagram
- induced magnet
- magnetic flux density
- motor effect
- scalar quantity
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