Physics GCSE

driving force

What driving force means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of driving force

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The force from the wheels that pushes a vehicle forward.

AQA · Newton's First Law (study guide)

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Newton's First Law (AQA GCSE)

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