Physics GCSE
forces as vectors
What forces as vectors means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of forces as vectors
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A force is drawn as an arrow from the object in the direction the force acts, exactly like any other force.
Topics that use forces as vectors
- Poles of a magnet (AQA GCSE)
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