Non-uniform acceleration equation

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I need to know the non-uniform acceleration equation to determine final position given:
initial position
initial velocity
initial acceleration
jerk
time

I know that the equation with uniform acceleration is:
x(f) = x(i) + v(i)t + (1/2)at^2

I think the equation I'm looking for is the following, but I'm not exactly certain:
x(f) = x(i) + v(i)t + (1/2)at^2 + (1/6)jt^3

Thanks:smile:
 
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Assuming that your jerk is constant, and that "a" in your equation is the initial acceleration [so by your notation, a(i)], then yes, you have the correct equation . =]