What is Acceleration?

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity with respect to time. In simpler terms, it is how quickly an object's speed is changing. A positive acceleration means the object is speeding up, while a negative acceleration (or deceleration) means the object is slowing down.

The formula for acceleration is: [a= \frac{change \ in \ velocity}{time \ taken}]

Understanding acceleration is crucial in understanding the behavior of moving objects. In Grade 7 science, students learn about acceleration as a fundamental concept in the study of motion and physics.

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