Is There an Equation for Velocity?

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An equation for finding final velocity using time, initial and final positions, and constant acceleration is discussed. The formula g = (v' - v) / t defines acceleration, while the average velocity is calculated as v̄ = (x_f - x_0) / (t_f - t_0). This relates to the change in velocity over time, represented as Δv/Δt. Additionally, algebraically, velocity can be calculated with the equation x = x_0 + vt. Understanding these equations is essential for solving problems related to motion under constant acceleration.
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Does anyone know if there exists an equation for finding final velocity by just knowing:
1) Time, 2)final and initial position and 3)constant acceleartion?
 
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-g=\frac{v'-v}{t}

works for your questions, and is the definition of an acceleration. More generally, the usual equation taught is:

\overline{v}=\frac{x_f - x_0}{t_f - t_0}=\frac{x}{t}

this gives \overline{v}= \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t} since \frac{x'-x}{t'-t}.

where x is position, t is time and the lower indices are f which resembles ''final'' and the 0 resembles ''initial''.Using albegra to calculate velocity is given as x=x_0 +vt.
 
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