Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: 2.4 Acceleration
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Define and distinguish between instantaneous acceleration and average acceleration; and Calculate acceleration given initial time, initial velocity, final time, and final...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Practice Science Questions: Physics Velocity and Acceleration
Test your knowledge of velocity and acceleration with this short quiz.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Practice Science Answers: Physics Velocity and Acceleration
View the answers to a quiz about velocity and acceleration on this site.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Kinematic Equations and Graphs
In this interactive physics tutorial, students investigate the relationships between two methods available to solve problems involving the numerical relationships between displacement, velocity, acceleration and time.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Table of Contents
Learners examine motion with words, equations, diagrams, and graphs. Some topics investigated are position, velocity, acceleration, and free fall. The tutorial consists of lessons and problems to check for understanding.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Mathematics of Satellite Motion
The mathematics associated with the motion of satellites is described. Equations (for period, velocity, acceleration and force) are stated, symbols described, and sample problems solved. Includes five practice problems with solutions and...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation: Questions
This is a list of 23 questions covering the major concepts of Chapter 6: Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation from the AP Physics online text.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Velocity Time Graphs
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to draw a velocity-time graph and what it represents.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Acceleration: At a Glance
This article talks about how acceleration is the change of velocity as time passes anytime we speed up or slow down, or change direction, we undergo acceleration.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Velocity Calculator
This velocity calculator uses the equation that the final velocity of an object is equal to its initial velocity added to its acceleration multiplied by time of travel. This calculator does assume constant acceleration during the time...
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Graphing Motion Problem Level 5
Find out the acceleration of an object from a position vs. time graph by finding the instantaneous velocity at two different points.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Centripetal Acceleration?
Learn what centripetal acceleration means and how to calculate it. Included are two example problems with solutions.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Motion Graph Matching
You will be given a velocity vs. time graph for the motion of a car. Your job is to match the graph with your car by pushing on the gas or brake or coasting at the appropriate moments. Before you start the matching game, you must set the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Velocity vs. Time Graphs?
How to analyze graphs that relate velocity and time to acceleration and displacement.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Acceleration
Explore illustrated examples and try some practice acceleration problems to better understand this vector quantity in physics.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Horizontal and Vertical Components of Velocity
Students learn how to describe the motion of projectiles numerically; specifically how the numerical values of the x and y components of the velocity and displacement change with time. Includes animations and interactive simulation.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics Simulation: Oscillations Simulation
Use this interactive to learn the physics behind oscillation.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Average Acceleration
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students explore average acceleration and find out how it relates to velocity and displacement.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Newton's Law Lab
This lab was designed to have students investigate the factors that affect the acceleration of an object on a frictionless horizontal surface. The simulation will give the students a position vs. time graph and a velocity vs. time graph....
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Practice Problems: High School Toss Level 1
Students will determine maximum height obtained by an object tossed upward off the roof of a high school. They will also find the total time aloft and the speed with which the object will impact the ground. The acceleration due to...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Uniform Circular Motion and Centripetal Acceleration Review
Review the key concepts, equations, and skills for uniform circular motion, including centripetal acceleration and the difference between linear and angular velocity.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Atwood Machine Lab
This lab was designed to have students practice the Atwood lab prior to doing it for real. Students can adjust the masses and the planet and then collect position vs. time data and velocity vs. time data.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Vertical Motion of Firework Level 3
Find the explosion height and the time to explosion for a firework that is fired vertically upward and explodes at the point where it already coming back down again. Information about the planet will be given to them so that they can...
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Acceleration
A GIF animation comparing the motion of three cars. A graphical depiction is given. Includes three thoughtful questions with answers in a pop-up menu.