Physics GCSE
equal and opposite pairs
What equal and opposite pairs means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of equal and opposite pairs
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Reference: AQA
The rule that the two forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, and each is a vector.
Topics that use equal and opposite pairs
- Static charge (AQA GCSE)
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