Physics GCSE
rectangle construction
What rectangle construction means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of rectangle construction
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Reference: AQA
Given two perpendicular forces, draw them as the sides of a rectangle from a common starting point and complete the rectangle.
Topics that use rectangle construction
- Resultant forces (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- balanced forces
- combining forces
- effect on normal contact force
- equilibrium and closed triangles
- free body diagram
- horizontal and vertical
- positive direction
- Resultant force
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