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Equations of Motion

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

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