Question

How is acceleration calculated

Answer 1

A= net force divided by mass

Answer 2

Answer:

Mathematically, the acceleration of a body at any time is the second derivative of the position:

$a=\frac{d^2x}{dt^2}$

In addition, it can be obtained by deriving the speed of the body:

$a=\frac{dv}{dt}$

Explanation:

In classical mechanics acceleration is defined as the variation of speed with respect to time:

$a=\frac{dv}{dt}$

In Newtonian mechanics, for a body with constant mass, the acceleration of the body measured by an inertial observer is proportional to the force acting on it:

$F=ma\\\\a=\frac{F}{m}$