Horizontal Acceleration Calculator

Calculate the horizontal acceleration of an object moving along a straight line by entering the initial velocity, final velocity, and time taken.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

a = (v - u) / t

Where:
a = Horizontal Acceleration
v = Final Velocity
u = Initial Velocity
t = Time

Horizontal Acceleration Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Horizontal Acceleration Calculator and understand the principles behind horizontal acceleration calculations.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the Initial Velocity (u) 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 (t) taken for the change in velocity in seconds (s).
  4. Click the Calculate button to compute the horizontal acceleration.
  5. The calculator will display the horizontal acceleration in meters per second squared (m/s²).

Understanding Horizontal Acceleration

Horizontal acceleration is the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time while moving horizontally. It is a vector quantity that has both magnitude and direction.

Formula

The calculator uses the following formula to calculate horizontal acceleration:

a = (v - u) / t

Where:

  • a = Horizontal Acceleration
  • v = Final Velocity
  • u = Initial Velocity
  • t = Time

Example

Suppose a car accelerates from 10 m/s to 30 m/s in 5 seconds. The horizontal acceleration would be calculated as:

a = (30 m/s - 10 m/s) / 5 s = 4 m/s²

Applications

Horizontal acceleration calculations are used in various fields including:

  • Physics and engineering to analyze motion
  • Automotive engineering for vehicle performance
  • Aerospace for spacecraft trajectory calculations
  • Sports science to analyze athletic performance