Physics GCSE
scale diagrams
What scale diagrams means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of scale diagrams
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Reference: AQA
From one of these, the straight line from start to finish is measured with a ruler, converted with the scale, then the angle is measured with a protractor.
Topics that use scale diagrams
- Distance and displacement (AQA GCSE)
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Using scale diagrams in the exam
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