Physics GCSE
Equilibrium from balanced forces on one object
What Equilibrium from balanced forces on one object means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Equilibrium from balanced forces on one object
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A book resting on a table is in equilibrium because the upward push of the table on the book balances the downward pull of gravity on the book, both acting on the book.
Topics that use Equilibrium from balanced forces on one object
- Newton's laws (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- balanced forces
- changing direction
- Circular motion
- constant velocity
- Directly Proportional
- Distance along the line of action of the force
- energy transfer
- Energy transfer between stores
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