Rearranging the equation
What Rearranging the equation means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA, OCR.
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Reference: AQA
Rearranging lets you find either height, since image height = magnification × object height.
Multiply power by time to find work done, or divide work done by power to find time.
Gives power = energy ÷ time and time = energy ÷ power.
Topics that use Rearranging the equation
- Lenses (physics only) (AQA GCSE)
- Newton's laws (OCR GCSE)
- Simple circuits (OCR GCSE)
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