Key term for OCR GCSE Physics A, used in Beyond Earth.
A physical quantity that has magnitude only, with no associated direction.
Scalar appears in OCR GCSE Physics A revision content for Global challenges, especially Beyond Earth and Circular orbits and gravity.
Global challenges
Beyond Earth • Circular orbits and gravity
Global challenges
Physics on the move • Typical speeds
Forces
Forces in action • Gravitational field
Forces
Newton’s laws • Forces as vectors
Forces
Newton’s laws • Circular motion
Forces
Motion • Equations of motion
Forces
Motion • Calculating speed
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