Kinematics Calculator
Calculate linear and accelerated motion
Motion Equations
s = ut + ½at², v = u + at, v² = u² + 2as
Kinematics - The Science of Motion
Kinematics is a branch of physics that describes the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause motion. It deals with fundamental concepts: displacement, velocity, acceleration, and time. Kinematic equations relate these quantities to each other.
Basic Motion Equations
Displacement Equation
s = ut + ½at²
Where: s = Displacement, u = Initial velocity, t = Time, a = Acceleration
Final Velocity Equation
v = u + at
Final velocity equals initial velocity plus acceleration times time
Time-Independent Equation
v² = u² + 2as
This equation is useful when time is not known
Practical Examples
Example: Accelerating car
A car starts from rest (u = 0) and accelerates at 3 m/s² for 10 seconds. Displacement = 0 × 10 + ½ × 3 × 10² = 150 meters. Final velocity = 0 + 3 × 10 = 30 m/s.