Physics GCSE
typical reaction times
What typical reaction times means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of typical reaction times
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Values that range from 0.2 s to 0.9 s, varying from person to person.
Topics that use typical reaction times
- Reaction time (AQA GCSE)
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