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Average acceleration formula (Aavg = V/t)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The average acceleration formula calculates the change in velocity per unit of time. It measures how quickly an object's velocity changes on average over a given period.

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