Physics GCSE
direction of force
What direction of force means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of direction of force
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Given by the field line at that point for a positive charge, while a negative charge feels a force in the opposite direction to the line.
Topics that use direction of force
- Electric fields (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- equal and opposite forces
- explaining non-contact force
- field line diagrams
- field strength
- field strength and distance
- non-contact interaction
- sparking
- stronger field
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