Calculation
a = (v₁ − v₀) / t
Acceleration is velocity change per time; the sign indicates direction.
a = Δv/Δt
Acceleration from change in velocity
Acceleration is velocity change per time; the sign indicates direction.
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Result
Select a target and calculate.
Understand the inputs
- Average acceleration a — Velocity change per second.
- Initial speed v₀ — Speed at interval start.
- Final speed v₁ — Speed at interval end.
- Time interval t — Time between v₀ and v₁.
Example
0 to 25 m/s in 5 s gives 5 m/s².
Assumptions and limits
Constant average acceleration.
Sources