acceleration + suvat equations Flashcards
1
Q
what is the equation for acceleration
A
a = change in velocity/
time in seconds
2
Q
what can a velocity time graph gradient be used for
A
calculating acceleration
3
Q
how do you calculate distance traveled in a velocity time graph
A
work out the area underneath the graph
4
Q
what suvat equation can be used to calculate acceleration
A
v^2 - U^2 = 2as
5
Q
what is V in the suvat equation
A
the final velocity
6
Q
what is U in the suvat equation
A
the initial velocity
7
Q
what is the acceleration of gravity on earth
A
9.8 m/s^2
