Physics GCSE
Rearranging equations to solve for any variable
What Rearranging equations to solve for any variable means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Rearranging equations to solve for any variable
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Reference: OCR
Rearranged, the spring constant equals force divided by extension, and extension equals force divided by spring constant.
Topics that use Rearranging equations to solve for any variable
- Forces in action (OCR GCSE)
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