Kinematic Equations: View List & Explanations

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Kinematic equations such as v = v0 + a*t and x = x0 + v*t are essential for understanding motion. Users seek comprehensive resources that list and explain these equations. Two recommended websites for this information are Physics Forums and HyperPhysics. A basic understanding of integral calculus and algebra can help derive kinematic equations if forgotten. Mastery of these concepts allows for the calculation of velocity and position functions effectively.
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v = v0 + a*t
x = x0 + v*t

Is there a page or a website where I can view kinematic equations like this which explains them and list them all down.
 
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All you need to know is a little integral calculus and a bit of algebra and you can always figure out a Kinematic equation if you forget. Just let a be constant and start integrating with respect to t! Do that and you can find velocity functions, position functions, so on. That's what I do when I forget.
 
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