Acceleration Flashcards

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1
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Define acceleration.

A

The rate of change in velocity.

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2
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What are two reasons for acceleration?

A
  • change in speed

- change in direction

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3
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Can 2 objects with the same velocity have different accelerations?

A

Yes

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4
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What`s deceleration?

A

Opposite of acceleration

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5
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What is acceleration measured in?

A

M/s^2

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6
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How do you calculate acceleration?

A

Change in velocity/ Time interval

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