Physics Formula
Displacement Formula Formula
Calculates the change in position between two points.
Formula Summary
Displacement Formula
Calculates the change in position between two points.
- Category
- Physics
- Equation
- Δx = x₂ - x₁
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Equation
Δx = x₂ - x₁
Variables
- Δx = displacement
- x₂ = final position
- x₁ = initial position
Units
- Displacement: meters (m)
- Final position: meters (m)
- Initial position: meters (m)
When To Use This Formula
Use this formula when calculating the change in position of an object between an initial and final location.
Rearranged Equations
- x₂ = Δx + x₁
- x₁ = x₂ - Δx
How to Use This Formula
- Identify the known values from the problem statement.
- Convert all values into compatible units.
- Substitute the values into the equation and calculate the result.
- Check that the final answer has the correct unit and meaning.