Finding Initial Velocity to Equations

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To find the initial velocity of an object, the appropriate equations depend on the known variables. Key equations include V = Vi + at, s = ut + 0.5at^2, and v^2 = u^2 + 2as. There is no single equation for calculating initial velocity; instead, it requires working backward from final conditions if needed. The choice of equation is contingent upon the information available. Understanding the context of the problem is essential for determining the correct approach.
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What equation do I use to find the initial velocity of an object?
 
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You can use Velocity = Initial Velocity + Acceleration*Time

V=Vi + at
 
Or s = ut + 0.5at^2

or v^2 = u^2 + 2as

it depends on what you know already.
 
There is no equation "to find the initial velocity of an object".
 
Sorry -- that was a bit hasty. I guess there could be a problem that gave you final conditions and asked you to work backward to the initial conditions. As tyco05 said the equations you would use to do that would depend on what you already know so there is no equation in general "to find the initial velocity of an object".
 
tyco05 said:
or v^2 = u^2 + 2as

Thank you!
 
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