Acceleration

Acceleration: use initial velocity, final velocity, elapsed time. Review the formula, worked example and calculation steps.

Inputs

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Formula & explanation
a = (v−u)/t

Variables & units

Initial velocity
m/s · minimum -1000000000000, maximum 1000000000000
Final velocity
m/s · minimum -1000000000000, maximum 1000000000000
Elapsed time
s · minimum 5e-324, maximum 1000000000000

Worked example

Use the displayed example inputs, then follow the substituted values in the solution.

Assumptions

Average acceleration along one axis.

References

Formula version 1.0.0. JavaScript floating-point arithmetic applies. Results display up to 6 decimal places; stored values retain available precision. Use the units shown.

Practice with an example

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