Mechanics
Kinematic Equation 1
Relates final velocity to initial velocity, acceleration, and time.
Variables
vm/s
Final velocity
Velocity at time t
v₀m/s
Initial velocity
Velocity at t=0
am/s²
Acceleration
Constant acceleration
ts
Time
Elapsed time
Derivation
From a = (v - v₀)/t, solving for v gives v = v₀ + at.
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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.