Question

Define acceleration. State its S.I. unit.

February 16, 2024

Answer

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity with time.

Numerically, acceleration is equal to the change in velocity in 1 s.

SI unit – m/s² and CGS unit – cm/s²

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