Kinematic Equations
Learning Objective
I can use kinematic equations to determine the position, velocity, or acceleration of an object undergoing constant acceleration.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define each of the variables used in the kinematic equations (d, vₒ, v, a, t) and state the standard SI unit for each.
2. A bicycle accelerates from rest to a velocity of 5 m/s in 2 seconds. What is the bicycle's acceleration?
3. A car is traveling at a constant velocity of 20 m/s when the driver sees a stoplight turn red. If the driver's reaction time is 0.5 seconds and the car decelerates at a rate of -3 m/s² once the brakes are applied, what is the total distance the car travels before coming to a complete stop?
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Educational Video
Using the Kinematic Equations to Solve Problems - Part 1
The Physics Classroom