Acceleration
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AccelerationThe rate of change of velocity. | |
Acceleration due to gravity(g) – Approximately 9.8 m/s2 downward near Earth's surface. | |
AccelerometerA sensor used to measure acceleration. | |
Air resistanceA drag force that opposes motion through air. | |
Average accelerationTotal change in velocity divided by the time taken. | |