Physics GCSE
pairs of forces
What pairs of forces means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of pairs of forces
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To change the shape of a stationary object, more than one force has to be applied, such as the weight and the pull of the support on a hanging spring.
Topics that use pairs of forces
- Forces and elasticity (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- direct proportionality
- elastic deformation
- Elastic limit
- Elastic potential energy
- extension
- extension and compression
- force-extension graph
- inelastic deformation
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