Acceleration

Everybody knows that when you roll down a hill on a skateboard, you pick up speed, going faster and faster until you reach the bottom. But what are the principles behind acceleration, and how is it calculated? In this BrainPOP UK movie, Tim and Moby walk you through the concept of acceleration with helpful formulas and equations presented in a way that’s easy to grasp. In this educational, animated movie you’ll learn how to measure both negative and positive acceleration and learn why it's useful. So put on your safety helmet, snap on your wrist guards and let’s get rolling!

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