calculating acceleration Flashcards
1
Q
What is another formula to calculate the acceleration?
A
a = f/m
2
Q
A forward force produced by the car is 2500N. Calculate the acceleration when the mass of the car is 500kg
A
2500/500 = 5 m/s squared
3
Q
A cheetah accelerates from 10 m/s to 25 m/s in 3 seconds. Calculate its acceleration.
A
20-10/3 = 5 m/s squared
4
Q
what is significant about the force in this formula a = f/m?
A
the f stands for the resultant force
