1.2 - Acceleration Flashcards
1
Q
What is acceleration?
A
Acceleration is the rate of change in velocity
2
Q
Is acceleration a vector or scalar quantity
A
Acceleration is a vector quantity so that means the answer can be either negative or positive
3
Q
What is the formula for acceleration?
A
Final Velocity - Initial Velocity / Time
4
Q
What is the other formula for acceleration
A
2as=v^2-u^2
5
Q
What is the initial velocity of a object that starts from stationary
A
Initial Velocity = 0
6
Q
What is the acceleration of gravity?
A
9.8
7
Q
Negative acceleration is often called what?
A
Deceleration
