Neither Logger Pro nor Vernier Video Analysis automatically creates x and y acceleration columns for video analysis projects.

If you want to see acceleration data, you will need to create x and y acceleration columns from the position or velocity data columns, using standard methods for creation of calculated columns. Once acceleration columns exist, they can be graphed.

We chose not to create acceleration columns automatically because the quality of video analysis position data is generally not as high as analogous motion sensor data. Position resolution may be poor due to a limited number of pixels, a small screen used for analysis, and the imprecision of a finger on a touch surface. When calculating derivatives, data noise is amplified. Velocity calculations are generally acceptable (except at the initial and final few velocity points), but the second derivative calculation is often unacceptably noisy.

With that caveat, you are free to create an acceleration column and graph as described above.

See also How do I adjust the number of points used in derivative calculations? Increasing the number of points used in derivative calculations can reduce noise, but it will increase temporal smearing.

For information on the general method of numerical derivatives used in Vernier software products, see How do Logger Pro, Graphical Analysis, LabQuest app, and Vernier Video Analysis calculate velocity and acceleration?

See also the in-built tutorials in Logger Pro, for guidance on creating calculated columns.