What is the difference between Acceleration and Velocity?


Hello Khushi,


The differences between Acceleration and Velocity are as follow:

Acceleration

Velocity

1.Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. Velocity is the rate of change of displacement.
2.Acceleration is a vector quantity Velocity is a vector quantity

3.Acceleration - Change in Velocity (v) / Time (t)

Formula - Velocity (v) = Distance (d) / Time (t)

4.The units of acceleration are meter/second2 (m/s2)

The units of velocity are meter/second (m/s)

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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