Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข 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.
Related terms
Vo (Initial Velocity): The initial speed of an object before any acceleration occurs.
a (Acceleration): The rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.
x (Displacement): The change in position or distance covered by an object during its motion.
"Vf^2=Vo^2 + 2ax (Final velocity squared formula)" also found in: