acceleration
1 of 1noun/ækˌsɛləˈreɪʃən/
Forms:accelerations
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the rate at which a vehicle increases its speed over a specific distance or time
Acceleration is the rate at which a vehicle's speed increases over time. It refers to how quickly a car, truck, or motorcycle can increase its speed from a standstill or low speed to a higher one. The faster the vehicle reaches its desired speed, the higher its acceleration. This is usually measured in meters per second squared (m/s²). A vehicle's acceleration depends on factors like engine power, weight, and aerodynamics. High-performance cars, for instance, can have very fast acceleration, allowing them to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just a few seconds.
- The driver's car showed impressive acceleration coming out of the corner.
- Acceleration is crucial for gaining positions in the early stages of the race.
- Engineers fine-tuned the engine to improve acceleration on the straightaways.
- The car's aerodynamic design contributes to its acceleration performance.
- The team celebrated their driver's strong acceleration off the line at the start of the race.
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an increase in the rate of change of something
- There has been an acceleration in global temperature rise.
- The company saw an acceleration of growth in the last quarter.
- Technological innovation is driving an acceleration in productivity.
- The disease showed an alarming acceleration of symptoms.
- Economists noted an acceleration in inflation rates.
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(physics) the increase in velocity over time
C2Learn more on Wikipedia- Acceleration measures how quickly an object's speed changes.
- A rocket experiences acceleration as it launches into space.
- Objects in free fall have a constant acceleration.
- Acceleration is crucial in understanding motion and dynamics in physics.
- Faster acceleration means quicker velocity change.
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