key term - 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.

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.