Mechanics: Acceleration Quiz

Acceleration is the change in velocity over time. It can be positive or negative. Negative acceleration is also called deceleration. You can observe acceleration when you are in a car. When the driver presses the gas, the car accelerates. When the driver taps the brake, the car decelerates. Even when the car turns a corner, its acceleration changes even if its speed does not. That is because acceleration is a vector. This quiz will cover simple acceleration problems. You will need a calculator. Select the best answer from the choices.