Kinematics, Equations for Accelerated Motion

Back Kinematics Mechanics Physics Contents Index Home

In introductory mechanics there are three equations that are used to solve kinematics problems:

These three equations are explained below. For each equation we will:

Present an introduction .

. Understand a derivation , or origin .

, or . Use algebra to rearrange and solve the equation for all of its variables.

to and the equation for all of its variables. Do some random valued multiple-choice problems .

. Cover some details and additional information.

Symbols used in these equations:

d Displacement or change in position v o Original velocity, the velocity at the start of the acceleration v f Final velocity, the velocity at the end of the acceleration. a Acceleration, this is a constant acceleration t Time

There are many cross links in the discussions that follow.

If you get lost, at the top of each discussion page is a link back to this page, the home page for these equations.

So if you need to, you can always jump back to here for a clear starting point in your navigation.

Displacement and Acceleration

Velocity and Acceleration

Time Independent Acceleration

Back Kinematics Mechanics Physics Contents Index Home