Forces and Motion

 

Equation

acceleration = velocity​      time

a =  v​ t

1.3

 

Equation


velocity =

acceleration x time

 

v = at

1.4

 

Equation


final velocity = initial velocity + acceleration x time

 

vf = vi + at

 

1.5

Acceleration

Notebook

 

Notes• Acceleration is the change in velocity over time. • Because it is time dependent, all acceleration is an average. • Applying an unbalanced force to an object induces an acceleration.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equation


average velocity = initial velocity + final velocity ÷ two

 

vave = (vi + vf) / 2

1.6

 

Equation


distance traveled  =  ½ x acceleration x times squared

 

d = ½ at2

1.7

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