Acceleration and Velocity Concepts

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Acceleration

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Is the rate at which velocity changes. Any change in speed or direction.

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Velocity

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Defined speed in a given direction.

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Newton's Second Law

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An object's acceleration is directly proportional to the magnitude of the net force acting upon the object. Likewise it is inversely proportional to the objects mass.

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Formula to calculate acceleration

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a= f / m

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Formula to determine force

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F =ma

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Newton's 1st Law of Motion

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A body at rest will remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in motion, unless acted up by an outside force.

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Newton's 3rd Law

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For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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Force

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Push or Pull

Magnetic, Gravity, Normal

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Mass

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms (kg).

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Inertia

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.