Linear acceleration refers to the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time in a straight line. It measures how quickly an object speeds up or slows down.
Velocity: Velocity is the speed of an object in a given direction.
Acceleration: Acceleration is the rate at which an object's velocity changes, including both linear and angular acceleration.
Deceleration: Deceleration is negative linear acceleration, representing slowing down or decreasing speed.
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