Kinematic Equation 1

v = v_0 + at

Relates final velocity to initial velocity, acceleration, and time.

Variables

Final velocity

Velocity at time t

m/s

v₀

Initial velocity

Velocity at t=0

m/s

Acceleration

Constant acceleration

m/s²

Time

Elapsed time

Derivation

From a = (v - v₀)/t, solving for v gives v = v₀ + at.

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v₀ = 2 m/s (Initial velocity)
a = 3 m/s² (Acceleration)
t = 4 s (Time)

Result: v = 14 m/s

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Where this formula is listed

Mechanics formulas, under Kinematics, alongside Velocity and Average Velocity.
In the mechanics list it comes after Acceleration and before Kinematic Equation 2.
Mechanics formula sheet, one of 58 formulas printed with symbol keys and SI units.
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Common questions

What is the Kinematic Equation 1 formula?

Kinematic Equation 1 is written v = v₀ + at. Relates final velocity to initial velocity, acceleration, and time. It belongs to Mechanics, under Kinematics.

What are the units in v = v₀ + at?

In SI units, v is final velocity, measured in m/s; v₀ is initial velocity, measured in m/s; a is acceleration, measured in m/s²; t is time, measured in s.

How is the Kinematic Equation 1 formula derived?

From a = (v - v₀)/t, solving for v gives v = v₀ + at. The result is v = v₀ + at.