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| + | dimensions=[L][T]<sup>-2</sup>| | ||
| + | units=m s<sup>-2</sup>| | ||
| + | definition=Change in [[Velocity|velocity]] per unit time as caused by external [[Force|forces]]. | ||
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| + | In physics, acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object over time. An object's acceleration is the net result of all forces acting upon the object. In Orbiter, acceleration is measured in meters per second squared <math>(m/s^2)</math>. | ||
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Revision as of 03:47, 3 February 2017
| Acceleration | |
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| Quantity | vector |
| Symbol | a |
| Dimensions | [L][T]-2 |
| Common units | |
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m s-2 | |
| Common definitions | |
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Change in velocity per unit time as caused by external forces. | |
In physics, acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object over time. An object's acceleration is the net result of all forces acting upon the object. In Orbiter, acceleration is measured in meters per second squared .
