Vf^2=Vo^2 + 2ax (Final velocity squared formula)
Definition
This formula calculates the final velocity of an object in motion, given its initial velocity, acceleration, and displacement. It is derived from the kinematic equations.
Analogy
Imagine you are driving a car on a straight road. The final velocity squared formula is like calculating your speed at the end of the journey by considering your starting speed, how much you accelerated or decelerated, and how far you traveled.
Related terms
Vo (Initial Velocity): The initial speed of an object before any acceleration occurs.
a (Acceleration): The rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.
x (Displacement): The change in position or distance covered by an object during its motion.
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