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  1. Why is acceleration's formula's denominator squared?

    Mar 20, 2025 · The acceleration can change over time and this is why this approximation breaks down if the acceleration changes too much within the time interval. If you want to know more about this kind …

  2. Distance formula using initial velocity and acceleration - Physics ...

    Distance formula using initial velocity and acceleration Ask Question Asked 9 years, 9 months ago Modified 2 years, 1 month ago

  3. Determine acceleration from experiment (Newton 2nd Law)

    I have done a physics experiment (setup below). And was asked to determine the experimental and theoretical acceleration. The data I've got Ok, am I right to say Experimental acceleration = $2(...

  4. What does the magnitude of the acceleration mean? - Physics Stack …

    Feb 9, 2014 · The magnitude of the acceleration vector along the path is the time rate of change of speed. The magnitude of the acceleration vector normal to the path is the centripetal acceleration as …

  5. A simple derivation of the Centripetal Acceleration Formula?

    Jul 12, 2015 · For this proof I will assume two things The radius is constant, i.e. $\vec r\cdot \vec r=r^2=c$ The acceleration is in opposite direction to the position vector, i.e. $\vec a\cdot \vec r=-ar$. …

  6. Intuitive explanation for why centripetal acceleration is $\frac {v^2 ...

    Jun 21, 2015 · There are several ways to write centripetal acceleration $$\\frac{v^2}{r} = \\omega^2 r = v \\omega$$ Are there intuitive explanations for any of these three forms? For instance, I can sort of …

  7. Proof of centripetal acceleration formula ($a_c = v^2/r$) for non ...

    Jun 21, 2015 · The formula for centripetal (radial) acceleration is well known, and there exist many proofs for it: $$||a_c|| = \frac {||v||^2} {r}$$ However, all the proofs I've seen rely on the fact that it is …

  8. How to get distance when acceleration is not constant?

    This is not realistic. Instead, you will want some way of determining either the velocity or the acceleration as a function of time or position. In physics, it is common to be able to determine the acceleration as …

  9. homework and exercises - Physics Stack Exchange

    Nov 13, 2014 · Every one knows the three famous equations for motions with constant acceleration . But what if the motion were having a jerk? How should then be the equations for motions? How can I find …

  10. kinematics - Formula for centripetal acceleration: simple proof that ...

    Dec 11, 2020 · I teach physics to 16-year-old students who do not know calculus and the derivates. When I explain the formula for centripetal acceleration in circular uniform motion, I use this picture: …