Derivation of the Kinematic Equations

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The discussion focuses on deriving the kinematic equations, specifically the equation \(v^2 = v_0^2 + 2as\). A user presents a scenario where a car decelerates from 23 m/s to rest over a distance of 85 m, prompting inquiries about acceleration and the velocity-displacement formula. Key contributions include the use of the velocity-time equation \(v = v_0 + at\) and the position-time equation \(x = v_0 t + \frac{1}{2} at^2\) to eliminate time and derive the desired kinematic equation. The work-energy theorem is also mentioned as a relevant concept in this context.

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A car slows down from 23 m/s to rest in a distance of 85m. what was its acceleration, assumed constant?
a=Δv/Δt x=1/2at^2
i don't know where to start
 
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what is the velocity-displacement formula?
 
v^2=2ax
 
in that equation is v the change in velocity?
 
Ignore this post, it was bad advice!
 
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v^2=2ax
 
okay thanks i guess my teacher messed up
 
I'm sorry, I just gave you some bad advice...ignore my first response.
 
I don't know what I was thinking, but yeah you use (final velocity)^2 = (initial velocity)^2 + 2*a*x and just substitute the stuff you know and solve for a.
 
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Does anyone know how to derive V^2=V0^2+2as

Ratch
 
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Take the velocity-time equation:
<br /> v = v_{0} + a \, t<br />
and the position time equation:
<br /> x = v_{0} \, t + \frac{1}{2} \, a \, t^{2}<br />
and eliminate time t.
 
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Ratch said:
Does anyone know how to derive V^2=V0^2+2as

Ratch

Work energy theorem
KEv2-KEv0=mas
 

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