Acceleration

Acceleration Calculators and Conversions. Image AI generated.

Acceleration is the rate at which the velocity of an object changes over time. It describes how quickly an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction. Acceleration is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

Formula for Acceleration:

\[ \text{Acceleration} = \frac{\text{Change in Velocity}}{\text{Time Taken}} \]

Where:

  • Velocity: The rate of change of position, measured in units such as meters per second (\(m/s\)) or feet per second (\(ft/s\)).
  • Time: The duration over which the velocity changes, measured in seconds.

Types of Acceleration:

  • Positive Acceleration: An increase in velocity over time.
  • Negative Acceleration (Deceleration): A decrease in velocity over time.
  • Centripetal Acceleration: Acceleration directed toward the center of a circular path.

Units of Acceleration:

  • Metric System: Meters per second squared (\(m/s^2\)).
  • US Customary System: Feet per second squared (\(ft/s^2\)).
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