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Forces and Motion
Acceleration

Acceleration

What You Need to Know

Calculate average acceleration using the equation: $a = \frac{\Delta v}{t}$
Calculate uniform acceleration using the equation: $v^2 - u^2 = 2 a s$
Draw and interpret velocity-time graphs to determine acceleration.
Determine distance travelled from the area under a velocity-time graph (HT only).
Interpret velocity-time graphs for objects reaching terminal velocity.

Revision Notes

Calculating Acceleration and Uniform Motion

Velocity-Time Graphs and Terminal Velocity

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