Physics GCSE
Normal (perpendicular) force component
What Normal (perpendicular) force component means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Normal (perpendicular) force component
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The force acting perpendicular to the surface; only this component counts, so a force acting along the surface contributes nothing to pressure.
Topics that use Normal (perpendicular) force component
- Forces in action (OCR GCSE)
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