Instantaneous Acceleration

Definition

Instantaneous acceleration refers to how quickly an object's velocity changes at a specific moment in time. It is calculated by finding the derivative of the object's velocity function with respect to time.

Related terms

Average Acceleration: The change in velocity divided by the time taken for an object's motion.

Deceleration: A negative acceleration that occurs when an object slows down.

Tangential Acceleration:

The component of acceleration that acts along the direction of motion.