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Calculating Uniform Acceleration
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What does uniform acceleration mean?

Acceleration is constant

During uniform acceleration, how does the speed change?

It changes at the same rate

Can speed be constant if there is acceleration?

No, never

Which equation is used for uniform acceleration?

v2u2=2asv^2 - u^2 = 2as

In v2u2=2asv^2 - u^2 = 2as, what are the units of vv?

m/s

In v2u2=2asv^2 - u^2 = 2as, what are the units of aa?

m/s²

In v2u2=2asv^2 - u^2 = 2as, what does ss represent?

Distance

How should opposite directions be shown for velocity and acceleration?

Using + and - signs

Is displacement the same as distance travelled?

No, if direction changes

How is distance calculated when an object changes direction?

Calculate before and after, then add

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