Car Acceleration
Calculate acceleration of car
If you know the initial and final velocity of a car (or whatever) - and the time used - the average acceleration can be calculated as
a = dv / dt (1)
where
a = acceleration of object (m/s2, ft/s2)
dv = change in velocity (m/s, ft/s)
dt = time used (s)
Common benchmark velocities for acceleration of cars and motorcycles are
- 0 - 60 mph = 0 - 26.8 m/s = 0 - 96.6 km/h
- 0 - 100 km/h = 0 - 27.8 m/s = 0 - 62.1 mph
Online Car Acceleration Calculator
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Note that force, work and power are calculated for mass acceleration only. Forces due to air resistance (drag) and rolling friction are not included.
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Car Acceleration Diagram - km/h
Car Acceleration Diagram - mph
If you know the distance moved and the time used - the acceleration can be calculated as
a = 2 ds / dt2 (2)
where
ds = distance moved (m, ft)
Acceleration of some known cars
Acceleration Force
The acceleration force can be calculated as
F = m a (3)
where
F = acceleration force (N)
m = mass of car (kg)
Example - Acceleration of Sports Car
A sports-car with mass 1000 kg accelerates with acceleration 5 m/s2. The force required for the acceleration can be calculated
F = (1000 kg) (5 m/s2)
= 5000 N
= 5 kN
Acceleration Work
The acceleration work can be calculated as
W = F l (4)
where
W = work done (Nm, J)
l = distance moved (m)
Acceleration Power
The acceleration power can be calculated as
P = W / dt (5)
where
P = power (J/s, W)
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