Determining Car Acceleration from Y & T Values

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To determine a car's acceleration from a graph using only y (distance) and t (time) values, it is essential to clarify what these variables represent. Assuming y is distance and t is time, acceleration can be derived from the change in distance over time squared. This involves analyzing the shape of the graph, specifically looking for the curvature, which indicates acceleration. If the graph is a straight line, acceleration is zero, while a curve suggests varying acceleration. Understanding these principles allows for the calculation of acceleration without directly computing velocity.
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Can someone tell me how I would determine the value of a car's acceleration from
a graph using only y and t values(i.e., not computing velocity)?

Thanks for the help,
Kevin
 
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Husker70 said:
Can someone tell me how I would determine the value of a car's acceleration from
a graph using only y and t values(i.e., not computing velocity)?

Thanks for the help,
Kevin

It would help if you speicify what y and t are. My guess is that they are distance and time, but it is up to you to give the definition.
 

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