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Five Key Equations for Motion With Uniform Acceleration

Kinematics problems involving accelerated motion can become


complicated. They become less complicated when you properly
apply some handy, key equations.
 
Getting started …
 
Calculating displacement ...

Equation 1:
Example A: A motorcycle accelerates from 3.00m/s[E] to
15.0m/s[E] in 3.5s. How far did the car travel during this time?

Equation 2: finding final velocity ...

Equation 2:
Example B: A car moving at 25m/s[E] accelerates at 5.75m/s2 for
2.5s. What is the car's final velocity?

Equation 3: Finding displacement, using acceleration

Equation 3:
Example C: A car travelling at 75.0km/hr[S] accelerates at
6.0km/hr2[S] for 2.00 hours. What distance did the car travel?

Equation 4:Finding displacement, given final velocity and


acceleration
Equation 4:
Example D: A mouse runs and accelerates for 5 seconds at
2m/s2[W] and reaches a velocity of 13m/s[W]. What distance did
the mouse cover in this time?

Equation 5: Finding final velocity, given initial velocity,


acceleration and distance travelled.

Equation 5:
Example E: A horse arrives at a field, moving at 9m/s[W] and then
accelerates across the field at 0.25m/s2. If the field is 30m across,
what is her velocity when she reaches the other side?

Try a few examples from page 19, 20

HW: page 21, #1-8

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