Accelerating

Definition

When an object is accelerating, it means that its velocity is changing over time. It can be increasing (positive acceleration) or decreasing (negative acceleration).

Related terms

Speeding Up: When an object's velocity increases over time.

Positive Acceleration: When an object's velocity increases, resulting in positive values for acceleration.

Instantaneous Acceleration: The rate at which an object's velocity changes at a particular moment in time.