Absolute value of acceleration Help

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The discussion centers on calculating the absolute value of acceleration, specifically addressing a scenario where the calculated acceleration is -1.94 m/s². The absolute value of acceleration is defined as the magnitude without regard to direction, thus the absolute value in this case is 1.94 m/s². The mention of plus or minus indicates direction, but does not affect the absolute value calculation.

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Absolute value of acceleration Help!

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I am getting a value of -1.94 m/s^2 for my acceleraton. An it wants to know the absolute value of acceleration what do I put down. It also state that the plus or minus is just to indicate direction. But the way the problems is computed the mass will not move.


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Absolute value means the magnitude (numerical value) without the sign.
 

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