MathLiveTorricelli's equation
Relates the final and initial velocities of an object moving with constant acceleration to its displacement, without needing the elapsed time. It is used in introductory kinematics when time is unknown.
v_f^2 = v_i^2 + 2a\Delta dWhat the symbols mean
| final velocity (\mathrm{m/s}) | |
| initial velocity (\mathrm{m/s}) | |
| constant acceleration (\mathrm{m/s^2}) | |
| displacement (\mathrm{m}) |
About this formula
- FieldPhysics
- TopicKinematics
- LevelHigh school
- Also calledsuvat equation without time, final velocity squared, kinematic equation without time, v squared equals u squared plus 2as, constant acceleration velocity displacement relation, Torricelli equation kinematics
- SourceWikidata Q2670060
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