Kinematic equations consist of four formulas used to predict an object's motion, involving variables such as displacement, initial velocity, final velocity, time, and acceleration. Strategies for solving kinematic problems include listing known variables, selecting the appropriate equation, and rearranging formulas as needed. A demonstration of these equations can be found at mathcelebrity.com.

1. Kinematic Equations Definition
● A set of four equations used for predicting unknown
information about an object’s motion
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2. Kinematic Equations Displacement Formula 1
d = vit + 1/2at2
d = Displacement
vi = initial velocity
t = time
a = acceleration
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3. Kinematic Equations Displacement Formula 2
d = t(vi + vf)/2
d = Displacement
vi = initial velocity
vf = final velocity
t = time
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4. Final Velocity Formula 1
vf = vi + at
a = acceleration
vi = initial velocity
vf = final velocity
t = time
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5. Final Velocity Formula 2
vf
2 = vi
2 + 2ad
a = acceleration
vi = initial velocity
vf = final velocity
d = displacement
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6. Kinematic Equation Strategy
1. List your known variables
2. Figure out which of the 4 equations can solve for your
unknown variable the easiest
3. Note: Sometimes, you need to rearrange one of the 4
kinematics to solve for your unknown variable
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7. Kinematic Equations Strategy Action
d = t(vi + vf)/2
d = Displacement, vi = initial velocity, vf = final velocity, t =
time
We are given vi, vf, and d. The problem asks for time
The fastest way to solve this would be to use this
displacement equation by solving for t. Ignore acceleration.
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8. Kinematic Equations Demo
Go to mathcelebrity.com
In the search box, type kinematic or kinematic equations
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