Physics GCSE
direction on a diagram
What direction on a diagram means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of direction on a diagram
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Reference: AQA
A weight arrow is drawn from the object towards the centre of the Earth, which on a diagram of a satellite in orbit is not simply 'down the page'.
Topics that use direction on a diagram
- Scalar and vector quantities (AQA GCSE)
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