Question detail
What is the formula used to calculate acceleration?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. Acceleration = change in velocity / time taken
- B. Acceleration = velocity / time
- C. Acceleration = force / mass
- D. Acceleration = mass / force
Answer
Acceleration = change in velocity / time taken
Explanation
Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity over time, which is calculated using the formula: acceleration = change in velocity / time taken.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Newton's Second Law
Students often confuse the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration, thinking that mass and acceleration are interchangeable.
Remember that Newton's second law states that force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma). Focus on how changing mass affects acceleration for a constant force.
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