Physics GCSE
spacing in solids liquids gases
What spacing in solids liquids gases means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of spacing in solids liquids gases
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In a solid the particles are touching, in a liquid touching or nearly touching with a few gaps, and in a gas well separated.
Topics that use spacing in solids liquids gases
- Density of materials (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- arrangement of particles
- constant particle size
- Density
- displacement technique
- measuring instruments
- particle model
- particle spacing
- regular and irregular solids
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