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# Acceleration Load

## About this Block

**What it does:** Applies an acceleration load to a selected region. The applied force is calculated by multiplying the acceleration vector by the element masses and distributing it over the nodes.

**Common uses:**

* Adding gravity to a simulation.

**Tips:**

* The reference Frame defines the components of the Vector. This input is optional. Leaving it blank automatically applies the global coordinate system.
* Acts on a defined FE Region.

## Example File

![Acceleration Load](https://storage.googleapis.com/files-learn/static/ExtendedBlockDocs/acceleration_load.jpg)

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Applies an acceleration load to a selected region. The applied force is calculated by multiplying the acceleration vector by the element masses and distributing over the nodes.

### Inputs

| Name | Type | Description |
| - | - | - |
| Region | [Region](../../../../block-documentation/types/region) | The region of elements. The load will only be applied to regions with mass. |
| Vector | [Vector Field](../../../../block-documentation/types/vector-field) | The acceleration vector. |
| Frame | [Frame](../../../../block-documentation/types/frame) | The reference frame for the components of the Vector. If a Frame is not specified, the components are in the global coordinate system. |

### Outputs

| Type |
| - |
| [Body Force](../../../../block-documentation/types/body-force) |


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