Acceleration

Definition

Acceleration refers to the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time. It can be positive (speeding up), negative (slowing down), or zero (constant speed).

Related terms

Velocity:

Velocity is the rate at which an object's position changes over time, including both speed and direction.

Force:

Force is a push or pull that can cause an object to accelerate or change its motion.

Deceleration: Deceleration refers to negative acceleration, where an object slows down over time.