Shedding Light on Motion: Acceleration (Episode 2)
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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity, or how fast an object or person speeds up. A point or an object moving in a straight line is accelerated if it speeds up or slows down. Part of the "Shedding Light on Motion" series.
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Runtime: 23 minutes 31 seconds
- Topic: Mathematics, Science
- Subtopic: Mathematics, Physics, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2016
- Producer/Distributor: Films Media Group
- Series: Shedding Light on Motion
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