1. Accelerating Objects (13.1)
Acceleration
- is the rate of change of velocity.
Acceleration is a vector quantity similar to displacement and velocity.
It has magnitude and direction
Is the average acceleration in m/s2
Is the average velocity in m/s
Is the time in seconds (s)

2. These cyclists are moving at a constant speed of 15 m/s
Acceleration?

3. Away from batter is North
25.0 m/s [N]
30.0 m/s [N]

4. Summary Symbol Quantity Formula Distance d Scalar Speed v Displacement
Displacement
Vector
Velocity
Acceleration

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6. Examples of Acceleration
Acceleration from Rest
Negative Acceleration
Acceleration due to Gravity

7. Accelerating Objects (13.1)

8. Accelerating Objects (13.1)