Equations of motion

Equations of uniformly accelerated linear motion

v = u + a t
s = ½ (u + v) t
s = u t + ½ a t2
v2 = u2 + 2 a s
a =
v - u
t
Symbol Meaning Value
s Distance m
u Initial velocity m/s
v Final velocity m/s
t Elapsed time s
a Acceleration m/s^2
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