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jrguy86
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what are some good equations to find acceleration?
The equation for finding acceleration is a = (vf - vi) / t, where a represents acceleration, vf represents final velocity, vi represents initial velocity, and t represents time.
Average acceleration is the change in velocity over a certain period of time, while instantaneous acceleration is the acceleration at a specific moment in time. Average acceleration can be calculated using the equation a = (vf - vi) / t, while instantaneous acceleration can be calculated using the derivative of velocity with respect to time, a = dv / dt.
Yes, there are multiple equations that can be used to find acceleration depending on the given variables. Some examples include a = F / m, where F represents force and m represents mass, and a = rω2, where r represents radius and ω represents angular velocity.
Yes, acceleration can be negative. This indicates that an object is decelerating or slowing down. In the equation a = (vf - vi) / t, a negative value for acceleration would mean that the final velocity is less than the initial velocity.
If you have a position-time graph, you can find acceleration by calculating the slope of the tangent line at any given point. The slope of the tangent line represents the instantaneous velocity, and the derivative of velocity with respect to time gives the acceleration. Alternatively, you can also use the equation a = (Δv) / (Δt), where Δv represents change in velocity and Δt represents change in time.