Difference between revisions of "Acceleration"
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| − | + | name=Acceleration| | |
| + | quant=vector| | ||
| + | symbol='''a'''| | ||
| + | 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|Orbiter Space Flight Simulator]], acceleration is measured in meters per second squared <math>(m/s^2)</math>. | ||
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| − | [[Category:Physics]] | + | [[Category:Articles]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:03, 13 October 2021
| 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 Space Flight Simulator, acceleration is measured in meters per second squared .
