what is the equation for acceleration?
There are a dozen I can think of.
the definition is a=(Vf-Vi)/time
i think it is acceleration=change in velocity /tim
King Arthur's knights fire a cannon from the top of the castle wall. The cannonball is fired at a speed of 45 and an angle of 28 above horizontal. A cannonball that was accidentally dropped hits the moat below in 1.6 .
The equation for acceleration is given by:
acceleration (a) = change in velocity (Δv) / time taken (Δt)
To calculate acceleration, you need to find the change in velocity and divide it by the time taken. Here's how to do it step by step:
1. Determine the initial velocity (v₁) and final velocity (v₂) of the object in question. Make sure to measure the velocities in the same units (e.g., meters per second).
2. Calculate the change in velocity (Δv) by subtracting the initial velocity from the final velocity:
Δv = v₂ - v₁
3. Determine the time taken (Δt) for the change in velocity to occur. Again, make sure the time is measured in the appropriate units (e.g., seconds).
4. Finally, divide the change in velocity (Δv) by the time taken (Δt) to find the acceleration (a):
a = Δv / Δt
By following these steps, you can calculate the acceleration using the equation provided.