acceleration
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"The origins and acceleration mechanisms of ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays have been among the biggest mysteries in the field for more than 60 years, since the first example was reported," Murase said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
The added GPU capacity could help fuel an OCI acceleration, he noted, while reiterating his buy rating and raising his price target to $300 from $250.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Many commercial drivers already practice fuel-efficient habits: They use cruise control and try to drive with a “feather foot” on the pedals instead of “lead foot” to prevent excessive acceleration and braking.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The 2026 F1 cars do have faster acceleration than their predecessors, owing to the increased output of the electrical components of the power-units.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Newton’s calculus—his method of fluxions—did just this by tying together concepts like position, velocity, and acceleration.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
Vocabulary lists containing acceleration
Automobiles
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