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I have an initial velocity of 3.0 m/s, and an acceleration of 5.612 m/s^2 over 8 seconds. How do I calculate the total distance travelled? TiA.
Quick Physics Q (total distance)
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The original poster presents a problem involving kinematics, specifically calculating total distance traveled given initial velocity, acceleration, and time.
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- Participants discuss the relevant equations that incorporate initial velocity, time, and acceleration for distance calculation. There is also a mention of a fundamental physics equation, F=ma, and a request for resources to memorize formulas.
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The equation is one of the fundamental velocity/distance equations.
Which one contains initial velocity, time, and acceleration to solve for distance?
Which one contains initial velocity, time, and acceleration to solve for distance?
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Figured it out in class today... would anyone happen to know where I can get a list of these formulas on the net or something... I want to memorize them.
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You need only F=ma.
The rest is just plug&chug..
The rest is just plug&chug..
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