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  • Understanding Acceleration: Rate of Change of Velocity
    The rate of change of an object's velocity is called acceleration.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Velocity: Describes both the speed and direction of an object's motion.

    * Acceleration: Measures how quickly the velocity of an object changes over time.

    Key points about acceleration:

    * Units: Acceleration is typically measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

    * Positive acceleration: Means the object is speeding up in the direction of its velocity.

    * Negative acceleration: Means the object is slowing down or speeding up in the opposite direction of its velocity (also called deceleration).

    * Constant acceleration: Occurs when the velocity changes by the same amount each second.

    * Variable acceleration: Occurs when the velocity changes at a non-constant rate.

    Examples of acceleration:

    * A car speeding up from a stop.

    * A ball falling due to gravity.

    * A bicycle slowing down to a stop.

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