What is a = (v - u) / t?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
This formula defines acceleration as the rate of change of velocity. Here, 'a' is acceleration, 'v' is final velocity, 'u' is initial velocity, and 't' is time. It tells you how quickly an object's velocity changes. For example, if a car accelerates from 0 m/s (u) to 20 m/s (v) in 4 seconds (t), the acceleration is (20-0)/4 = 5 m/s². The formula rearranges to v = u + at, one of the primary kinematic equations.
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