Physics GCSE
work done against gravity
What work done against gravity means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Work done = force × distance, and for a weight lifted the work done is weight × height with no extra step for g.
Topics that use work done against gravity
- Power (AQA GCSE)
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