Finding the instantaneous acceleration

In summary, instantaneous acceleration is the rate of change of velocity at a specific moment in time. It is different from average acceleration, which measures the overall change in velocity over a certain period of time. The formula for finding instantaneous acceleration is a = (Δv/Δt), where a is acceleration, Δv is the change in velocity, and Δt is the change in time. It can also be calculated using a graph by finding the slope of the tangent line at a specific point. The SI unit for instantaneous acceleration is meters per second squared (m/s²).
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How do you go about finding the instantaneous acceleration when given the instantaneous force and mass of an object?

Example:
A baseball of mass 0.13 kg is struck by a bat with an instantaneous force of 5557.0 N. What is the instantaneous acceleration of the ball?
 
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What would be a relevant equation?
 
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rootX said:
What would be a relevant equation?
Oh nevermind...I was making it more complicated than what it was f=ma...thanks!
 
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I am also pretty sure that inst. a = inst F * m
 

FAQ: Finding the instantaneous acceleration

1. What is instantaneous acceleration?

Instantaneous acceleration is the rate of change of velocity at a specific moment in time. It measures how quickly an object's velocity is changing at a specific point in its motion.

2. How is instantaneous acceleration different from average acceleration?

Instantaneous acceleration is the acceleration at a specific moment in time, while average acceleration is the overall change in velocity over a certain period of time. Instantaneous acceleration gives more precise information about an object's motion at a specific point, while average acceleration gives a general idea of its motion over a longer period of time.

3. What is the formula for finding instantaneous acceleration?

The formula for finding instantaneous acceleration is a = (Δv/Δt), where a is acceleration, Δv is the change in velocity, and Δt is the change in time.

4. How do you calculate instantaneous acceleration using a graph?

To calculate instantaneous acceleration using a graph, you can find the slope of the tangent line at a specific point on the graph. The slope of the tangent line represents the rate of change of velocity at that point, which is the instantaneous acceleration.

5. What is the SI unit for instantaneous acceleration?

The SI unit for instantaneous acceleration is meters per second squared (m/s²).

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