suvat equations Flashcards
1
Q
what does the s stand for?
A
displacement
2
Q
what does u stand for?
A
initial velocity
3
Q
what does v stand for?
A
final velocity
4
Q
what does a stand for?
A
acceleration (or deceleration)
5
Q
what does t stand for?
A
time
6
Q
when is suvat to be used?
A
constant acceleration (or deceleration)
7
Q
v u a t
A
v = u + at
8
Q
s u v t
A
s = (u+v) × t
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2
9
Q
v u a s
A
v^2= u^2+ 2as
10
Q
eliminating v
A
s=ut+1/2at^2
11
Q
eliminating u
A
s=vt-1/2at^2
12
Q
way to remember the difference between eliminating u and v?
A
OPPOSITE
when eliminating v, equation includes + and u (soft)
when eliminating u, equation includes - and v (harsh)
