Acceleration can be calculated from force, velocity, and time using Newton's second law of motion. According to this law, the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force applied to it and inversely proportional to its mass. Mathematically, it can be expressed as:
acceleration = net force / mass
If you have the force (F) acting on an object, its velocity (v), and the time (t) over which the force is applied, you can calculate the acceleration as follows:
Determine the mass (m) of the object if it's not given. If the mass is given, proceed to the next step.
Calculate the acceleration by dividing the force by the mass:
acceleration = F / m
Note that the units used for force, mass, velocity, and time must be consistent. For example, if the force is given in Newtons (N), the mass in kilograms (kg), and time in seconds (s), the resulting acceleration will be in meters per second squared (m/s²), which is the standard unit for acceleration.
It's important to note that this calculation assumes a constant force acting on the object during the given time interval. If the force varies over time, you may need to integrate the force over time or use other methods depending on the specifics of the situation.