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What are the basic kinematics formulas?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
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The basic kinematics formulas describe motion with constant acceleration. The three fundamental equations are: v = u + at (final velocity equals initial velocity plus acceleration times time), s = ut + ½at² (displacement equals initial velocity times time plus half acceleration times time squared), and v² = u² + 2as (final velocity squared equals initial velocity squared plus twice acceleration times displacement). These equations connect five key variables: initial velocity (u), final velocity (v), acceleration (a), time (t), and displacement (s).

General · Class 12