constant acceleration
What constant acceleration means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA, WJEC.
Definitions of constant acceleration
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Reference: WJEC
Acceleration that has the same value, including sign, throughout the time interval being modelled.
Acceleration that has the same value throughout the stated time interval.
Topics that use constant acceleration
- Q: Kinematics (AQA A-Level)
- Differentiation (A2 Unit 4: Applied Mathematics B) (WJEC A-Level)
Related terms
- Acceleration
- Displacement
- Distance travelled
- position
- projectile
- Velocity
- Area under a curve as accumulation
- Constant acceleration modelling
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