Velocity under constant acceleration

Gives the velocity of an object at time t when it starts with initial velocity v0 and accelerates uniformly at rate a. It is one of the standard kinematic equations used for straight-line motion with constant acceleration.

v = v_0 + at

What the symbols mean

final velocity at time t (m/s)
initial velocity at t = 0 (m/s)
constant acceleration (m/s^2)
elapsed time (s)

About this formula

  • FieldPhysics
  • TopicKinematics
  • LevelHigh school
  • Also calledfinal velocity constant acceleration, kinematic equation velocity time, velocity as function of time, uniform acceleration velocity, first equation of motion, velocity after time t

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