Understanding Motion and Acceleration

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Displacement formula

Back

latex="\Delta x = x_f - x_i">

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Distance vs. Displacement

Back

is total path; displacement is straight-line change in position

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Variable for initial position

Back

latex="x_i">

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Variable for final position

Back

latex="x_f">

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Average velocity formula

Back

latex="v_{avg} = \frac{x_f - x_i}{t_f - t_i}">

Front

Variable for initial time

Back

latex="t_i">

Front

Variable for final time

Back

latex="t_f">

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Speed vs. Velocity

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is scalar; velocity is vector (has direction)

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Acceleration formula

Back

latex="a_{avg} = \frac{v_f - v_i}{t_f - t_i}">

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Variable for initial velocity

Back

latex="v_i">