Physics GCSE
Perpendicular distance from the pivot
What Perpendicular distance from the pivot means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Perpendicular distance from the pivot
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Reference: OCR
The distance from the pivot to the line of action of the force, measured normal to the force's direction, in metres.
Topics that use Perpendicular distance from the pivot
- Forces in action (OCR GCSE)
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