How to find velocity from an acceleration versus time graph?

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Start date May 20, 2009
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To find velocity from an acceleration versus time graph, one must understand the relationship between acceleration and velocity. The equation a = dV/dt indicates that acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time. By rearranging this, dV = a*dt, it becomes clear that velocity can be determined by integrating acceleration over time. Thus, V = ∫a dt provides the method to calculate velocity at a specific time, such as t=5.0. This approach effectively translates the area under the acceleration curve into velocity values.

May 20, 2009

jmanz

How to find velocity from an acceleration versus time graph??

I have an... a vs t graph, how do i find the velocity at a given time ex: t=5.0

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May 20, 2009

rock.freak667

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Ask yourself, what is the definition of acceleration.

May 24, 2009

brusier

Does a = dV/dt help??

May 24, 2009

LowlyPion

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brusier said:

Does a = dV/dt help??

It helps a bit if you rearrange things.

a = dV/dt

dV = a*dt

V = ∫a dt

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