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Littlemin5
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Does anyone remember the formula used for finding the acceleration of two bodies towards each other, such as the sun towards the earth?
Littlemin5 said:Does anyone remember the formula used for finding the acceleration of two bodies towards each other, such as the sun towards the earth?
The formula for acceleration is a = (vf - vi)/t, where a is acceleration, vf is final velocity, vi is initial velocity, and t is time.
To calculate acceleration, you need to know the change in velocity and the time it took to change. You can use the formula a = (vf - vi)/t, where a is acceleration, vf is final velocity, vi is initial velocity, and t is time.
Acceleration is measured in meters per second squared (m/s²) in the metric system, and feet per second squared (ft/s²) in the imperial system.
Average acceleration is the change in velocity over a period of time, while instantaneous acceleration is the acceleration at a specific moment in time. In other words, average acceleration is an overall measure, while instantaneous acceleration is a specific measure at a specific point in time.
Mass does not directly affect acceleration. However, a larger mass will require more force to accelerate at the same rate as a smaller mass. This is described by Newton's second law: F = ma, where F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration.