Physics GCSE
paired forces
What paired forces means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of paired forces
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Reference: OCR
The two forces in an interaction, which are equal in size and opposite in direction.
Topics that use paired forces
- 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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