Acceleration, Terminal velocity and Free Fall

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  • Created on: 29-03-18 12:03
What does acceleration mean?
The velocity of an object is changing
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How do you calculate acceleration?
Change in velocity ÷ Time taken for change
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What unit is used for acceleration?
m/s 2
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Velocity is another word for...
Speed
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What is negative acceleration?
When an object is slowing down
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What causes acceleration?
An unbalanced force
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The larger the force...
The larger the acceleration
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Resultant force =
mass x acceleration
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What is mass usually measured in?
Kg
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What is terminal velocity?
The steady speed when the upward and downward forces are balanced and you continue going down
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