Acceleration is not defined as going fast. If a person is already moving fast but not changing speed, they are not accelerating.
Acceleration
Acceleration is a measure of how much velocity changes. In science, acceleration refers to:
- Increasing speed
- Decreasing speed
- Changing direction
Negative Acceleration?
Acceleration can be positive or negative.
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Summary
Speed, Velocity and Acceleration
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Topic Tips
- Acceleration is a measure of how fast velocity changes positively or negatively.