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The constant acceleration distance formula calculates the distance traveled by an object under constant acceleration, given its initial and final velocities. This equation is derived from the equations of motion and is particularly useful in physics and engineering applications.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: This formula calculates the distance an object travels when accelerating at a constant rate, without needing to know the time duration of the motion.
Details: This equation is widely used in physics problems involving motion with constant acceleration, such as calculating stopping distances for vehicles, projectile motion analysis, and motion planning in robotics and automation systems.
Tips: Enter final velocity in m/s, initial velocity in m/s, and acceleration in m/s². Acceleration cannot be zero as it would result in division by zero. All values can be positive or negative depending on direction.
Q1: What if acceleration is zero?
A: If acceleration is zero, the formula becomes undefined. In this case, use the simpler formula d = v × t (distance = velocity × time).
Q2: Can this formula be used for deceleration?
A: Yes, deceleration is simply negative acceleration. The formula works the same way with negative values.
Q3: What are the units for this calculation?
A: The standard units are meters for distance, meters per second for velocity, and meters per second squared for acceleration.
Q4: Does this formula work for non-constant acceleration?
A: No, this formula specifically requires constant acceleration. For variable acceleration, integration methods must be used.
Q5: How is this formula derived?
A: This formula is derived by eliminating time from the two standard equations of motion: v = u + at and s = ut + ½at².