Difference between revisions of "Acceleration"

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==Definition==
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'''Acceleration''' (Dimensions [D][T<sup>-2</sup>]; [[SI unit]]: m/s<sup>2</sup>) is a [[vector]] representing change in [[Velocity|velocity]] per unit time as caused by external [[Force|forces]].
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dimensions=[M][L][T]<sup>-2</sup>|
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definition=Change in [[Velocity|velocity]] per unit time as caused by external [[Force|forces]].
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Revision as of 16:32, 20 April 2006

Acceleration
Quantity vector
Symbol a
Dimensions [M][L][T]-2
Common units

m s-2

Common definitions

Change in velocity per unit time as caused by external forces.

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