Acceleration is How Quickly Velocity is Changing Flashcards
1
Q
What is acceleration not the same as?
A
Velocity or speed
2
Q
What is acceleration?
A
How quickly the velocity is changing
3
Q
What can this change in velocity be?
A
Change in speed or a change in direction or both
4
Q
What is the unit of acceleration?
A
M/s²
5
Q
What is the formula relating velocity, acceleration and time?
A
Acceleration = change in velocity / time taken
6
Q
What does the v-u mean in the acceleration formula?
A
Change in velocity
V is final velocity
U is initial velocity
