Equations of motion (x(t) = x0 + v0t + 1/2at^2)
Definition
Equations of motion describe the relationship between displacement, initial velocity, acceleration, and time for an object moving under constant acceleration.
Analogy
Think of equations of motion as a recipe that allows you to calculate how far you will travel if you know your starting point, initial speed, acceleration, and how much time has passed.
Related terms
Displacement-Time Graphs: Graphs that show the relationship between displacement and time for an object. They provide visual representations of the equations of motion.
Initial Velocity (v0): The velocity of an object at the beginning of its motion.
Acceleration (a): The rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.
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