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2C - Acceleration

Concepts

Acceleration
Deceleration
Acceleration caused by change of direction

Review / Summary

Use complete sentences unless otherwise directed.

Acceleration is related to speed in a very important way. Explain that relationship.
Imagine that you are driving in a car. Draw a picture for each of the three ways that you can "accelerate" and explain how they demonstrate the different ways to accelerate, while driving a car.
What is value for the acceleration due to gravity? What does that mean for all objects that fall down on Earth?

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