Can any1 explain vf^2 = vi^2 + 2ad?

[zedjay]

Hi

can anyone explain the logistics of vf^2 = vi^2 + 2ad to me? i mean its one thing to simply remember the equation but, to understand how they came about it is way more helpful.

thx a lot

 

[daniel_i_l]

Here is the proof:
1) X = \frac{V_{f} + V_{i}} {2} \Delta t <br />
you can prove this with an integral. (constant acceleration)
2) a = \frac{V_{f} - V_{i}}{ \Delta t }<br />
3)\Delta t = \frac{V_{f} - V_{i}}{ a }<br />
4) X = \frac{V_{f} + V_{i}} {2} \cdot \frac{V_{f} - V_{i}}{ a }<br />

5) X = \frac{V_{f}^2 - V_{i}^2} {2 a}<br />

6) V_{f}^2 = V_{i}^2 + 2 a X<br />

 

[jtbell]

Here's another way. Start with the general equations for position and velocity under constant acceleration:
x = x_0 + v_0 t + \frac{1}{2} a t^2
v = v_0 + a t
Make the following substitutions: x_0 = 0, x = d, v_0 = v_i and v = v_f.
Solve the two equations together to eliminate t, then rearrange to solve for v_f^2.

 

[zedjay]

Thx a lot

ohhhh now i c,
why didnt i see that?
thanks a lot