Acceleration
Acceleration is the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time. It can be either an increase or decrease in speed, or a change in direction. The formula for acceleration is: acceleration (a) = change in velocity (v) / time (t).
Types of Acceleration
- Positive Acceleration: This occurs when an object's velocity is increasing over time.
- Negative Acceleration (Deceleration): This occurs when an object's velocity is decreasing over time.
- Change in Direction: When an object changes its direction, it is also experiencing acceleration, even if its speed remains constant.
Units of Acceleration
The standard unit of acceleration is meters per second squared (m/s2).
Calculating Acceleration
To calculate acceleration, you can use the formula: a = (vf - vi) / t, where a is acceleration, vf is the final velocity, vi is the initial velocity, and t is the time taken.
Examples of Acceleration
- When a car speeds up, it experiences positive acceleration.
- When a car slows down to stop at a traffic light, it experiences negative acceleration (deceleration).
- When a car turns a corner, it changes direction and experiences acceleration, even if its speed remains constant.
Study Guide for Acceleration
When studying acceleration, it's important to understand the following key points:
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The student demonstrates an understanding that all organisms are linked to each other and their physical environments through the transfer and transformation of matter and energy by identifying examples of living and non-living things and the relationship between them (e.g., living things need water, herbivores need plants).
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