What is the Magnitude of Acceleration in the n Direction?

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Start date Dec 10, 2015
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Acceleration Magnitude

In summary, the magnitude of acceleration is a measurement of how much an object's velocity changes over a certain amount of time. It is calculated by dividing the change in velocity by the change in time. The standard unit for measuring magnitude of acceleration is meters per second squared, but other units can also be used. The magnitude of acceleration is directly proportional to the change in velocity and inversely proportional to the change in time. Various factors such as force, mass, external factors, and direction can affect its magnitude.

Dec 10, 2015

goldfish9776

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can someone tell me why the acceleration in n direction is 18ms^-2 ? i only understand that the centripetal acceleration = 18ms^-2

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Dec 10, 2015

kotone

I think your question is answered in the second image, in the text above. It's simply plugging the centripetal acceleration into the equation for net force. :P

FAQ: What is the Magnitude of Acceleration in the n Direction?

What is the definition of magnitude of acceleration?

The magnitude of acceleration refers to the measurement of how much the velocity of an object changes over a certain amount of time.

How is magnitude of acceleration calculated?

Magnitude of acceleration can be calculated by dividing the change in velocity by the change in time. This can be represented by the equation a = (vf - vi)/t, where a is the acceleration, vf is the final velocity, vi is the initial velocity, and t is the change in time.

What units are used to measure magnitude of acceleration?

The standard unit for magnitude of acceleration is meters per second squared (m/s²). However, other units such as feet per second squared (ft/s²) or kilometers per hour squared (km/h²) may also be used.

How does magnitude of acceleration relate to velocity and time?

Magnitude of acceleration is directly proportional to the change in velocity and inversely proportional to the change in time. This means that as the change in velocity increases, the magnitude of acceleration also increases, and as the change in time decreases, the magnitude of acceleration increases.

What factors can affect the magnitude of acceleration?

The magnitude of acceleration can be affected by various factors such as the force acting on an object, the mass of the object, and any external factors such as friction or air resistance. Additionally, the direction of the acceleration can also affect its magnitude.