Acceleration

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which velocity changes.

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What is the unit of acceleration?

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Meters per second squared (m/s²).

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What does a positive acceleration indicate?

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An increase in velocity.

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What does a negative acceleration indicate?

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A decrease in velocity, also known as deceleration.

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What is the formula for acceleration?

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

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If a car is moving at a constant speed, what is its acceleration?

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Zero acceleration.

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What is the symbol for initial velocity?

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u.

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What is the symbol for final velocity?

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v.

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How do you calculate the time taken for an object to accelerate?

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

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What is the acceleration of an object in free fall?

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Approximately 9.81 m/s² towards the Earth.