Combined Science GCSE
Acceleration and deceleration
What Acceleration and deceleration means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Acceleration and deceleration
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Acceleration is calculated from a speed change and time using a = Δv ÷ t, and deceleration is included as a negative acceleration.
Topics that use Acceleration and deceleration
- Newton's Second Law (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- a = F ÷ m
- Acceleration
- Approximation
- Direct and inverse proportionality
- Direct proportionality at constant mass
- Equals sign
- Force
- Inverse proportionality at constant resultant force
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