Physics GCSE
matched comparison
What matched comparison means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of matched comparison
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Reference: AQA
The comparison is written in matched pairs, such as in the convex lens the rays converge, whereas in the concave lens they diverge.
Topics that use matched comparison
- Lenses (physics only) (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- always virtual
- arrowheads in or out
- converging and diverging
- diverging lens
- dotted projections
- magnifying glass
- real image
- Rearranging the equation
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