Average Acceleration Calculator

Calculate the average acceleration of an object based on its initial velocity, final velocity, and time period

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

a = (v - v₀) / Δt

Where:
a = Average Acceleration
v = Final Velocity
v₀ = Initial Velocity
Δt = Time Period

Result

Average Acceleration (a): -- m/s²

Average Acceleration Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Average Acceleration Calculator and understand its working principles

What is Average Acceleration?

Average acceleration is the rate at which the velocity of an object changes over time. It's a vector quantity that indicates how quickly an object speeds up or slows down, and in which direction.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the initial velocity (v₀) of the object in meters per second (m/s)
  2. Enter the final velocity (v) of the object in meters per second (m/s)
  3. Enter the time period (Δt) during which the velocity changed in seconds (s)
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the average acceleration
  5. Click "Reset" to clear all inputs and start over

Example

If a car accelerates from 0 m/s to 20 m/s in 5 seconds, its average acceleration would be:

a = (20 m/s - 0 m/s) / 5 s = 4 m/s²

Applications

Average acceleration calculations are fundamental in physics and engineering for analyzing:

  • Vehicle motion and braking distances
  • Projectile motion
  • Flight dynamics
  • Various mechanical systems