Extremely simple question, but not for me

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In summary, the conversation is about a user seeking help with a math problem related to Kinematics. The equation "a=(vf-vi) / t" is discussed and manipulated to find vf, as vf = vi + at. The user expresses gratitude for the help and acknowledges that they may have forgotten the equation due to not using it frequently.
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I'm currently studying Kinematics but I've been out of H.S. for nine yrs. now. I know this is more of a math problem but could someone pls. show me how ;


a=(vf-vi) / t can be manipulated to find vf, as vf = vi + at

Much appreciated!
 
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Welcome to the forums.

I think your equations aren't quiet correct. Shouldn't they really be the following?

a = (vf - vi) / t

vf = vi + at
 
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hotvette said:
Welcome to the forums.

I think your equations aren't quiet correct. Shouldn't they really be the following?

a = (vf - vi) / t

vf = vi + at

I think that's what he's got.

Tiplerfan said:
I'm currently studying Kinematics but I've been out of H.S. for nine yrs. now. I know this is more of a math problem but could someone pls. show me how ;


a=(vf-vi) / t can be manipulated to find vf, as vf = vi + at

Much appreciated!

Like this:

[tex]a = \frac{(v_f - v_{i})}{t}[/tex]

[tex]at = v_f - v_i[/tex]

[tex]v_f = v_i + at[/tex]
 
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Thanks alot..simple I know but you forget these things if you don't keep using them...Thanks again
 
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Tiplerfan said:
Thanks alot..simple I know but you forget these things if you don't keep using them...Thanks again

No problem - and sure, it happens :smile:
 
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exi said:
I think that's what he's got

He edited his post and corrected the equations...:smile:
 
  • #7
hotvette said:
He edited his post and corrected the equations...:smile:

Oh. :biggrin:
 

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