Solving for Distance with Constant Acceleration: d=Vave*t

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The formula d=Vave*t can be applied in scenarios involving constant acceleration. When using this formula, the average velocity is calculated as half the sum of the initial and final velocities over the time interval. Specifically, the equation can be expressed as d = (vinitial + vfinal) t/2. This approach effectively accounts for the changes in velocity due to acceleration. Understanding this concept is crucial for solving distance problems in physics.

Apr 11, 2010

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I have a question regarding the formula d=Vave*t
can this formula be used when you have constant acceleration ?

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Yes it can. In this case the average velocity is half the sum of the velocity at the beginning of time interval t plus the velocity at the end of time time interval t. In other words

d = (v_initial + v_final) t/2

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