- A car moving on a straight road with the accelerator pedal pressed down exerts a constant force. This causes the car to accelerate at a constant rate, resulting in uniform acceleration.
- A ball thrown vertically upwards experiences a constant force due to gravity acting downwards. This results in a constant deceleration (negative acceleration) of 9.8 m/s² throughout its motion.
Examples of Non-Uniform Acceleration:
- A car coming to a stop at a red light experiences non-uniform acceleration as the driver applies the brakes. The acceleration decreases as the car slows down.
- A roller coaster ride involves various changes in speed and direction, resulting in non-uniform acceleration throughout the ride.
- A skydiver's motion after jumping from an airplane is an example of non-uniform acceleration. Initially, the acceleration is significant due to gravity, but as the skydiver reaches a higher speed and air resistance increases, the acceleration decreases.