Constant Acceleration Basics

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What is constant acceleration?

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Constant acceleration occurs when an object's velocity changes at a consistent rate over time.

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What does a motion diagram with increasing velocity vectors indicate?

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It indicates that the object is experiencing constant acceleration.

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What is free fall?

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Free fall is the motion of an object under the influence of gravity alone, with negligible air resistance.

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What does the area under a velocity-time graph represent?

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The area under a velocity-time graph represents the displacement of the object.

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What is uniform motion?

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Uniform motion occurs when an object moves at a constant speed in a straight line.

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What is instantaneous acceleration?

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Instantaneous acceleration is the change in velocity of an object at a specific instant in time.

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What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

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Acceleration (a) = (final velocity (v_f) - initial velocity (v_i)) / time (t).

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What is the difference between average acceleration and instantaneous acceleration?

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Average acceleration is the change in velocity over a time interval, while instantaneous acceleration is the change in velocity at a specific moment.

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What is the effect of air resistance on falling objects?

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Air resistance opposes the motion of falling objects, reducing their acceleration compared to free fall.

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What is the significance of a flat line on a velocity-time graph?

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A flat line indicates that the object is moving at a constant velocity.