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Amber3046
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Homework Statement
A cyclist rounds a corner. Draw a vector diagram and calculate the acceleration.
Homework Equations
a=v/t? not too sure.
Amber3046 said:Homework Equations
a=v/t? not too sure.
To calculate acceleration, you need to know the initial velocity (speed), final velocity, and the time it took to change from the initial velocity to the final velocity. The formula for acceleration is: Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time
The unit of measurement for acceleration is meters per second squared (m/s²). This means that for every second, the velocity increases by the amount of meters per second squared.
There are various tools and devices that can measure acceleration in real life, such as accelerometers, speedometers, and gyroscopes. These devices use sensors to measure the change in velocity over time and calculate the acceleration.
Acceleration can be affected by factors such as force, mass, and friction. A greater force applied to an object will result in a greater acceleration, while a larger mass or higher friction will result in a lower acceleration.
Acceleration can be used to solve problems related to motion, such as calculating the time it takes for an object to reach a certain speed or distance. It can also be used to analyze the forces acting on an object and determine the resulting acceleration.