effect of separation
What effect of separation means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The size of the force grows quickly as the separation is reduced and as stronger magnets are used.
The force grows as the charged objects are brought closer together.
Topics that use effect of separation
- Poles of a magnet (AQA GCSE)
- Static charge (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- equal and opposite forces
- always attraction
- attraction and repulsion
- chain of nails
- charge redistribution
- charging by friction
- conservation of charge
- contact forces
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