Acceleration Flashcards

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1
Q

Define acceleration

A

The rate of change in velocity

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2
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Is acceleration a scalar or vector?

A

Vector

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3
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Do you need to include a direction with acceleration?

A

YES!

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4
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Do you need to include a direction with speed?

A

No

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5
Q

In the acceleration equation, what does v represent.

a = (v- u) ÷ t

A

Final velocity (end/finish)

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6
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In the acceleration equation, what does u represent.

a = (v- u) ÷ t

A

Initial velocity (beginning)

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