U1L4 - Acceleration Flashcards
1
Q
What is acceleration?
A
the rate of CHANGE in the VELOCITY of an object per unit time. It is a vectir quantity.
2
Q
What is the equation of acceleration?
A
Aavg> = V>/T = Vf - Vi/ T
3
Q
What units are used to measure acceleration?
A
m/s^2 or km/hr^2
4
Q
What counts as an acceleration?
A
It is any change in velocity whether it is speeding up, slowing down, changing direction, or a combination of both.
5
Q
Is deceleration a thing in physic?
A
No, in physics, it is not a thing.
6
Q
What method should you use to subtract vectors?
A
Tail to tail.
