What is acceleration?

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. If you speed up, slow down, or change direction, you represent accelerating.

Can acceleration be negative?

Yes, negative acceleration (often called deceleration) means the object is slowing down in the positive direction, or speeding up in the negative direction.

What does m/s² mean?

Meters per second squared. It means that for every second that passes, velocity changes by X meters per second.

Acceleration Calculator

Calculate the rate of change in velocity over time.

Initial Velocity (u)

m/s

Final Velocity (v)

m/s

Time Taken (t)

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Acceleration

—m/s²

Constant Velocity

Physics Formulas

Acceleration

Change in Velocity

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About the Acceleration

What it calculates

This acceleration computes physics quantities using established scientific equations. Calculate change in velocity.

When to use it

Use for coursework, lab work, and engineering estimates where quick accurate results are needed.

Example

Adjust the inputs above to model your specific scenario with the Acceleration.

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