Acceleration

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What is Acceleration?

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A change in Motion.

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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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If an object is moving at a constant speed, is it accelerating?

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No, acceleration occurs only when there is a change in velocity.

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What are the units of acceleration?

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Meters per second squared (m/s²).

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Can acceleration be negative?

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Yes, negative acceleration is called deceleration, which occurs when an object slows down.

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A car speeds up from 20 m/s to 60 m/s in 4 seconds. What is the acceleration?

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10 m/s².

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What does it mean if an object has a constant acceleration?

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It means the object's velocity is changing at a consistent rate.

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What is the difference between speed and acceleration?

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Speed is how fast an object is moving, while acceleration is the rate of change of velocity.

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If a cyclist is slowing down, does this mean they are not accelerating?

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False, they are experiencing negative acceleration.

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What is the acceleration of an object that goes from 0 m/s to 100 m/s in 10 seconds?

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10 m/s².