What is the formula for calculating displacement in motion?

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The formula for calculating displacement in motion is given by the equation S = ut + 1/2 at². In this equation, S represents the displacement, u is the initial velocity, t is the time elapsed, and a is the acceleration. This kinematic equation is essential for determining the distance traveled by an object under uniformly accelerated motion. It is widely utilized in physics, particularly in the study of kinematics.

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Hi, My Physics was explaining us about Motion etc, And he gave us a formula can someone Please tell me what this is:

S = ut + 1/2 at^2

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That kinematic equation gives the distance traveled in a given time for uniformly accelerated motion with an initial velocity of u.
 
for reaching out for help with understanding motion. This formula is known as the displacement formula, where S represents the displacement (or distance traveled), u represents the initial velocity, t represents the time elapsed, and a represents the acceleration. This formula is often used in kinematics to calculate the displacement of an object in motion. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
 

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