Uniform acceleration

Definition

Acceleration that remains constant, so velocity changes by an equal amount in each equal time interval.

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Specification 4.5.6.1.5 · Paper 2

Acceleration that remains constant during the part of the motion being considered.
Revise: Calculating Acceleration and Uniform Motion
Acceleration that remains constant, represented by a straight sloping line on a velocity–time graph.
Revise: Velocity-Time Graphs and Terminal Velocity

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Choose $a=\frac{v-u}{t}$ when time is known. Choose when the motion has uniform acceleration and time is not needed.

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Specification 2.9, 2.10 · Paper 1

Acceleration that remains constant, so velocity changes by equal amounts in equal time intervals.
Revise: Velocity Squared Equation
Acceleration that remains constant; it appears as a straight line on a velocity–time graph. A horizontal line represents uniform acceleration of zero.
Revise: Velocity/Time Graphs

Specification P2.1h · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher)

The equations in this lesson apply to motion along one straight line with uniform acceleration. They should not be applied across an interval in which acceleration changes.
Revise: Equations of motion

v^2-u^2=2as