Is Stair Climbing Acceleration Dependent on Distance and Time Squared?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between acceleration, distance, and time squared in the context of stair climbing. The formula a = d/t² is incorrectly applied; the correct formula for uniform acceleration from rest is a = 2d/T². Participants clarify that most individuals do not climb stairs with increasing speed, and gravity is not a direct factor in this specific analysis of stair climbing acceleration.

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a= d/t^2. Therefore is it the case that the acceleration involved in stair climbing is the distance of the slope divided by the time^2? Where does gravity fit into it?
 
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p75213 said:
a= d/t^2.
Where did you get that relationship? For uniform acceleration starting from rest, the acceleration would be: 2d/T^2.

In general, a ≡ Δv/Δt.
Therefore is it the case that the acceleration involved in stair climbing is the distance of the slope divided by the time^2?
No. Most folks don't climb stairs with increasing speed.
Where does gravity fit into it?
It doesn't. Gravity is just one of the forces acting on the stair climber.
 

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