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Physics 1050 - Section 1.5: Linear Acceleration
Chapter 1 - Concepts of Motion
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Undergraduate 1
09/21/2017

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What is the velocity ratio called?
Definition
The rate of change of position.
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What does acceleration describe?
Definition
A change in velocity.
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In which direction does the object's average acceleration vector point?
Definition
In the same direction as the change in velocity.
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When is an object speeding up?
Definition
When the velocity and acceleration vectors point in the same direction.
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When is an object slowing down?
Definition
When the velocity and acceleration vectors point in opposite directions.
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When is an object moving with a constant velocity?
Definition
When the acceleration is 0.
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