Physics GCSE
direction and sign
What direction and sign means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of direction and sign
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Reference: AQA
Choosing a positive direction first, so that where objects bounce apart one velocity is likely to be negative and the answer states the direction as well as the number.
Topics that use direction and sign
- Conservation of momentum (AQA GCSE)
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Using direction and sign in the exam
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