Felgyorsítás

Felgyorsítás is a Hungarian term that translates directly to "acceleration" in English. It refers to the rate at which the velocity of an object changes over time. This change in velocity can be an increase in speed, a decrease in speed, or a change in direction. In physics, acceleration is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

The standard unit of acceleration in the International System of Units (SI) is meters per second squared (m/s²). This means that for every second that passes, the object's velocity changes by a certain number of meters per second. For example, an acceleration of 1 m/s² means that the object's velocity increases by 1 m/s every second.

Acceleration can be caused by a net force acting on an object, as described by Newton's second law of motion, which states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. Gravity is a common force that causes acceleration, pulling objects towards the center of the Earth.

In everyday language, "felgyorsítás" can also be used more broadly to describe the process of making something happen faster or speeding up a process. This could apply to technological advancements, economic growth, or even personal development. The core concept remains the increase in rate or speed.