Question

How is acceleration calculated

Answer 1

A= net force divided by mass

Answer 2

Mathematically, the acceleration of a body at any time is the second derivative of the position:

`a=(d^2x)/(dt^2)`

In addition, it can be obtained by deriving the speed of the body:

`a=(dv)/(dt)`

Step-by-step explanation:

In classical mechanics acceleration is defined as the variation of speed with respect to time:

`a=(dv)/(dt)`

In Newtonian mechanics, for a body with constant mass, the acceleration of the body measured by an inertial observer is proportional to the force acting on it:

`F=ma\\\\a=(F)/(m)`