Acceleration refers to the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time. It measures how quickly an object is speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction.
Velocity: Velocity is the rate at which an object's position changes over time. It includes both speed and direction.
Deceleration: Deceleration is a type of acceleration that occurs when an object slows down or decreases in speed.
Instantaneous Acceleration: Instantaneous acceleration refers to the acceleration of an object at a specific moment in time. It can be positive (speeding up) or negative (slowing down).
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