Kaplan Nursing Entrance Practice Exam

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Which formula is used to calculate acceleration?

V = D/T
P = work/time
Acceleration = Change in Velocity/Change in Time
Average Speed = Distance/Time

The correct answer is: Acceleration = Change in Velocity/Change in Time

The formula used to calculate acceleration is accurately represented by the expression that shows acceleration as the change in velocity divided by the change in time. This formulation captures the essence of acceleration as it measures how quickly an object’s velocity changes over a specific time period. In physics, acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity with respect to time. When an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction, it experiences acceleration. By quantifying the change in velocity—whether that change is an increase or decrease—and dividing it by the time interval over which the change occurs, one can derive the acceleration in units such as meters per second squared (m/s²). The other choices do not relate to the computation of acceleration. The first option calculates average velocity, the second refers to the concept of power, and the fourth pertains to average speed. Thus, only the selected expression accurately defines the relationship necessary for calculating acceleration.