What Are the Three Basic Formulas in Physics?

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The three basic formulas in physics discussed are: V = velocity, Vi - Vf = change in velocity, and D = distance. These formulas are foundational for understanding motion in physics. Velocity (V) represents the speed of an object in a given direction, while the change in velocity (Vi - Vf) indicates how an object's speed varies over time. Distance (D) quantifies the total movement of an object from one point to another.

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Can you tell me the 3 basic formulas? I forgot them. The ones with

V=
Vi-Vf=
D=
 
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I don't have any idea. What do you suppose V and D are? Velocity and distance?
 
Never mind I got them.
 

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