Physics Formula
Time Formula Formula
Calculates time taken when velocity changes under constant acceleration.
Formula Summary
Time Formula
Calculates time taken when velocity changes under constant acceleration.
- Category
- Physics
- Equation
- t = (v - u) / a
- Calculator
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Equation
t = (v - u) / a
Variables
- t = time
- v = final velocity
- u = initial velocity
- a = acceleration
Units
- Time: seconds (s)
- Velocity: meters per second (m/s)
- Acceleration: meters per second squared (m/s²)
When To Use This Formula
Use this formula when finding the time required for an object's velocity to change under constant acceleration.
Rearranged Equations
- v = u + at
- u = v - at
- a = (v - u) / t
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.