Acceleration

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object with respect to time.

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What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

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Acceleration (a) = (Final Velocity (v) - Initial Velocity (u)) / Time (t)

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What does a positive acceleration indicate?

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A positive acceleration indicates that an object is speeding up.

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What does a negative acceleration indicate?

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A negative acceleration indicates that an object is slowing down.

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If an object has a constant velocity, what is its acceleration?

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If an object has a constant velocity, its acceleration is 0 m/s².

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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What does a flat line on a position vs. time graph represent?

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A flat line on a position vs. time graph represents an object that is not moving.

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What does a steep slope on a position vs. time graph indicate?

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A steep slope on a position vs. time graph indicates a high speed.

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What is the relationship between acceleration and velocity?

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Acceleration is the change in velocity over time; it can be positive (speeding up) or negative (slowing down).

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Can an object have acceleration if it is moving at a constant speed?

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Yes, an object can have acceleration if it is changing direction while moving at a constant speed.