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Equations of motion (x(t) = x0 + v0t + 1/2at^2)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Equations of motion describe the relationship between displacement, initial velocity, acceleration, and time for an object moving under constant acceleration.

AP course connection

Topic 1.2: 1.2 Kinematics: Motion in Two Dimensions

Unit 1

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