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| Acceleration |
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Capacity of a vehicle to increase its speed over time. The capacity of acceleration is influenced by the engine power and torque. vehicle weight. gear ratios. etc.
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| Accelerator |
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A device that accelerates a vehicle. On a car the pedal is found on the floor next to the brake and clutch pedals. On a bike the mechanism is called the throttle and is on the right hand grip of the handlebar. it is turned to accelerate.
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| Accelerator pump |
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This is a system inside the carburettor. It pumps petrol at certain moments during acceleration to enrich the mixture and reduce the loss of fuel particles. This loss of particles which are heavier than air. is produced by the acceleration of the gaseous mass and the inertia.
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