Deceleratsioon

Deceleratsioon is a term used in physics to describe a decrease in speed. It is the opposite of acceleration, which is an increase in speed. Deceleratsioon can be caused by a number of factors, including friction, air resistance, or the application of a braking force.

When an object is decelerating, its velocity is decreasing. This means that its acceleration is negative. For example, if a car is traveling at 60 miles per hour and then brakes, its speed will decrease. This decrease in speed is called deceleratsioon.

Deceleratsioon is an important concept in physics and engineering. It is used to calculate how long it will take for an object to stop, or how much force will be required to stop it. For example, engineers use deceleratsioon calculations to design safe braking systems for vehicles.

The term deceleratsioon is often used interchangeably with the term deceleration. Both terms refer to the same phenomenon. The word "deceleration" comes from the Latin word "decere", which means "to slow down".

In everyday language, deceleratsioon is often referred to as "slowing down". For example, a driver might say that they are "decelerating" when they take their foot off the accelerator pedal and allow the car to slow down.