Physics Formula
Kinematic Equations Formula Formula
Relates velocity, acceleration, and displacement for motion with constant acceleration.
Formula Summary
Kinematic Equations Formula
Relates velocity, acceleration, and displacement for motion with constant acceleration.
- Category
- Physics
- Equation
- v² = u² + 2as
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Equation
v² = u² + 2as
Variables
- v = final velocity
- u = initial velocity
- a = acceleration
- s = displacement
Units
- Velocity: meters per second (m/s)
- Acceleration: meters per second squared (m/s²)
- Displacement: meters (m)
When To Use This Formula
Use this formula when analyzing motion with constant acceleration and when time is not directly required in the calculation.
Rearranged Equations
- u² = v² - 2as
- a = (v² - u²) / 2s
- s = (v² - u²) / 2a
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.