Physics GCSE
stating a displacement
What stating a displacement means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of stating a displacement
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This means writing three things: a number, a unit and a direction, such as a compass point, a bearing or an angle to a stated line.
Topics that use stating a displacement
- Distance and displacement (AQA GCSE)
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