Can anyone recommend an acceleration calculator for analyzing body movement?

AI Thread Summary
An individual is seeking an online calculator or Excel spreadsheet to analyze body movement, specifically to determine the time required to cover a distance with a given acceleration rate, starting from an initial velocity of zero. Users suggest automotive-related acceleration calculators, including a freeware JavaScript option from a Geocities site. The discussion includes a formula for calculating distance based on constant acceleration, emphasizing the importance of initial conditions. The need for a tool that accurately reflects the transition to maximum speed is highlighted. Overall, the conversation focuses on finding a suitable resource for detailed motion analysis.
Beale25
Messages
1
Reaction score
0
Hi All!

I was hoping you guys might be able to point me in the right direction...

I'm after a online calculator or excel spreadsheet that will allow me to analyse how long a body will take to cover a given distance with a given acceleration rate. There are plenty of "simpler" ones out there but I need one that accounts for the initial velocity being 0 and hence the time taken to get to the max speed.

Thanks in advance for any help!

James
 
Physics news on Phys.org
You know the acceleration? Is is constant? If yes then:

x = \frac 1 2 a t^2 + V_0 t + x_0

Is the general realtionship.
 
Thread 'Is 'Velocity of Transport' a Recognized Term in English Mechanics Literature?'

Thread 'Is 'Velocity of Transport' a Recognized Term in English Mechanics Literature?'

Here are two fragments from Banach's monograph in Mechanics I have never seen the term <<velocity of transport>> in English texts. Actually I have never seen this term being named somehow in English. This term has a name in Russian books. I looked through the original Banach's text in Polish and there is a Polish name for this term. It is a little bit surprising that the Polish name differs from the Russian one and also differs from this English translation. My question is: Is there...
View full post »

Thread 'Inclined treadmills and Galilean Invariance'

This has been discussed many times on PF, and will likely come up again, so the video might come handy. Previous threads: https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/is-a-treadmill-incline-just-a-marketing-gimmick.937725/ https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/work-done-running-on-an-inclined-treadmill.927825/ https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/how-do-we-calculate-the-energy-we-used-to-do-something.1052162/
View full post »

Thread 'Is calling fictitious forces "not real" just about terminology?'

Hi there, im studying nanoscience at the university in Basel. Today I looked at the topic of intertial and non-inertial reference frames and the existence of fictitious forces. I understand that you call forces real in physics if they appear in interplay. Meaning that a force is real when there is the "actio" partner to the "reactio" partner. If this condition is not satisfied the force is not real. I also understand that if you specifically look at non-inertial reference frames you can...
View full post »

Similar threads

I How do we analyze collisions involving accelerating objects?
Replies
4
Views
2K
Can an object maintain uniform motion without any external force?
2
Replies
66
Views
5K
Having a hard time learning Newton's 2nd law
Replies
5
Views
2K
Calculating Force, Work, and Power Values For A Lifting Movement
Replies
16
Views
17K
Calculating Vehicle Speed based on Downforce (Aerodynamics)
Replies
8
Views
4K
Linear Algebra Can anyone recommend an advanced linear algebra book?
Replies
5
Views
3K
Having Trouble Finding G-Force of an Impact -- Details in post
Replies
6
Views
3K
Why does it take time to accelerate a bike from standstill to maximum speed?
Replies
13
Views
4K
I I need some support, please, for a gravity assist analysis
2
Replies
86
Views
7K
Calculating Maximum Velocity Electric Longboard
Replies
8
Views
4K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top