Acceleration -- How is the intermediate displacement speed derived?

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The discussion focuses on the derivation of intermediate displacement speed using the SUVAT equations, which apply to scenarios involving constant acceleration. The correct formula for intermediate displacement speed is established as v_B = \sqrt{ \frac{(v_0)^2 + (v_T)^2}{2} }, correcting the initial misinterpretation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of formulating clear questions in scientific discussions to facilitate understanding and problem-solving.

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How is the intermediate displacement speed derived?
I don't know if I wrote it correctly
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Do you know any SUVAT equations?
 
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PeroK said:
SUVAT
Thank you very much, I will google it
 
How do you know that the "SUVAT Equations" apply? I don't understand, which problem is to be solved to begin with. Without asking a clear question, you can't get anything done in science!
 
huc369 said:
Summary: How is the intermediate displacement speed derived?

I don't know if I wrote it correctlyView attachment 315157
Since SUVAT involves constant-acceleration,
and constant-velocity (zero acceleration) is a special case,
consider your proposed formula in the zero-acceleration case, where ##v_0=v_B=v_T##
(where B represents the intermediate displacement: ##(x_B-x_0)=\frac{1}{2}(x_T-x_0)## in your time interval ##0\leq t\leq T##).

Assume ##v_B>0##.
Your proposed formula would read
$$v_B=\frac{\sqrt{(v_B)^2+(v_B)^2}}{2}=\frac{v_B}{\sqrt{2}}\qquad\mbox(false).$$
Instead, it should (based on the symbols available in your recollection) be
$$v_B=\sqrt{ \frac{(v_0)^2+(v_T)^2}{2}}$$
so that $$v_B=\sqrt{ \frac{(v_B)^2+(v_B)^2}{2}}=v_B.$$
(Technically, to be a speed, the left-hand side should be ##|v_B|##.)

Now, following @PeroK 's suggestion to your question,
this could be derived using SUVAT (the constant acceleration equations).
 

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