Distance moved in the direction of the force

Definition

The distance an object moves along the direction in which the force acts, measured in metres (m).

Used by Edexcel

Specification 8.6 · Paper 2

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Use the distance moved in the direction of the force, not automatically the total length of the path.

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GCSE Physics · key term

The distance an object moves along the direction in which the force acts, measured in metres (m).

Used by Edexcel

Specification 8.6 · Paper 2

1
Use the distance moved in the direction of the force, not automatically the total length of the path.

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