Kinematics and forces

Displacement with constant acceleration

Δx = v0t + ½at2

Δx displacement, v0 initial velocity, a acceleration, t time

Watch forFrom rest, this reduces to Δx = ½at². Free fall uses a = g.

Apply it · 3 questions

  1. Distance traveled while acceleratingMotion, forces, and energy · set 4 · medium
  2. Horizontal projectile: how far does it land?Motion, forces, and energy · set 3 · medium
  3. Free fall: distance fallenMotion, forces, and energy · set 3 · medium