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How to Calculate Acceleration
Formula
Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time. It tells you how quickly an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction. The basic formula a = (vf - vi) / t is one of the key kinematic equations in physics.
Common use cases:
- Vehicle performance testing
- Physics kinematics problems
- Engineering design calculations
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