Physics GCSE
magnitude only
What magnitude only means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of magnitude only
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Reference: AQA
Having a number and a unit with no direction attached, which is how a scalar quantity is completely described.
Topics that use magnitude only
- Scalar and vector quantities (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- adding scalars
- arrow conventions
- consistent scale
- direction on a diagram
- induced magnet
- magnetic flux density
- motor effect
- scalar quantity
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