State the second equation of motion and explain the meaning of each term in it.
PhysicsClass 9CBSEAnswered 13 May 2026
Answer
The second equation of motion is: s = ut + (1/2)at²
Where:
s = displacement of the object
u = initial velocity of the object
a = acceleration of the object
t = time taken for the displacement 's'
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