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positive acceleration

 
Sci-Tech Dictionary: positive acceleration
(′päz·əd·iv ak′sel·ə′rā·shən)

(mechanics) Accelerating force in an upward sense or direction, such as from bottom to top, or from seat to head; The acceleration in the direction that this force is applied.


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An increase in the velocity of an object during a given period of time.

 
 

 

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