Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Equations of motion are mathematical formulas that describe the relationship between an object's displacement, velocity, acceleration, and time. They allow us to calculate unknown quantities based on known values.
Displacement is the change in position of an object from its initial point to its final point.
Time Interval: Time interval refers to the duration between two specific points in time.
Initial Velocity/Final Velocity: Initial velocity is the starting velocity of an object, while final velocity is its ending velocity after a certain time interval.