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Vf^2=Vo^2 + 2ax (Final velocity squared formula)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

This formula calculates the final velocity of an object in motion, given its initial velocity, acceleration, and displacement. It is derived from the kinematic equations.

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