Kinetic theory formula
The kinetic theory formula as it is used in A Level Physics, taken from the A Level Physics formula sheet.
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- Write the formula down before substituting — most mark schemes award a method mark for a correct, clearly quoted formula.
- Check every quantity is in consistent units before you substitute, then substitute in one step so the working stays easy to follow.
- Show the rearrangement rather than jumping to the answer, and give the final value to the accuracy the question asks for.
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