Physics GCSE

scaled arrows

What scaled arrows means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of scaled arrows

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How a vector is drawn on a diagram, with length drawn to scale and direction being the direction of the quantity.

AQA · Distance and displacement (study guide)

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Distance and displacement (AQA GCSE)

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