1. What is Acceleration?

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object with respect to time. It's a vector quantity that describes how quickly an object speeds up or slows down.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the acceleration formula:

Where:

• \( a \) — Acceleration (m/s²)
• \( distance \) — Distance traveled (meters)
• \( time \) — Time taken (seconds)

Explanation: This formula calculates constant acceleration when an object starts from rest and moves a certain distance in a given time.

3. Importance of Acceleration Calculation

Details: Calculating acceleration is fundamental in physics and engineering for understanding motion, designing vehicles, analyzing forces, and solving kinematics problems.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter distance in meters and time in seconds. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator assumes constant acceleration starting from rest.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are typical acceleration values?
A: Earth's gravity is 9.81 m/s². Cars accelerate at about 3 m/s², while roller coasters can reach 4-6 m/s².

Q2: How does this differ from velocity?
A: Velocity is speed with direction (m/s), while acceleration is how velocity changes over time (m/s²).

Q3: Can this formula be used for deceleration?
A: Yes, deceleration is just negative acceleration (slowing down).

Q4: What if the object isn't starting from rest?
A: This formula only works for initial velocity = 0. For other cases, use \( a = \frac{v - u}{t} \).

Q5: What units should I use?
A: Use meters for distance and seconds for time to get acceleration in m/s².