Physics GCSE
two branches
What two branches means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of two branches
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Reference: AQA
The two routes that separate after the main sequence, which should be sketched as a flow chart and learned as a pair.
Topics that use two branches
- The life cycle of a star (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- distribution of the elements
- iron as the limit
- neutron star or black hole
- nuclear fusion
- proton number defines the element
- supernova
- elements from a supernova
- extreme temperature and pressure
Using two branches in the exam
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