Physics GCSE
SI units and unit consistency
What SI units and unit consistency means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of SI units and unit consistency
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Pressure is in pascals (Pa), force in newtons (N) and area in square metres (m²); keep units consistent and convert cm² to m² before substituting.
Topics that use SI units and unit consistency
- Pressure in a fluid 1 (AQA GCSE)
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