1.2 Velocity and Acceleration Flashcards
0
Q
What is acceleration?
A
When the velocity of an object changes
1
Q
What is the velocity of an object?
A
The speed in a given direction
2
Q
What is the difference between speed and velocity?
A
V is speed in a particular direction.
3
Q
What is the SI unit of acceleration?
A
m/s^2
4
Q
What does it mean if the value calculated for acceleration is negative?
A
The object is decelerating (negative acceleration
