1. Average Velocity:
* Equation: v = Δx / Δt
* Where:
* v = average velocity
* Δx = displacement (change in position)
* Δt = time interval
2. Instantaneous Velocity:
* Equation: v = dx/dt
* Where:
* v = instantaneous velocity
* dx = infinitesimal change in position
* dt = infinitesimal change in time
3. Velocity from Acceleration:
* Equation: v = u + at
* Where:
* v = final velocity
* u = initial velocity
* a = acceleration
* t = time
4. Velocity from Displacement and Acceleration:
* Equation: v² = u² + 2as
* Where:
* v = final velocity
* u = initial velocity
* a = acceleration
* s = displacement
Key Points:
* Velocity is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (speed) and direction.
* Displacement is the change in position, while distance is the total length traveled.
* Instantaneous velocity is the velocity at a specific moment in time, while average velocity is the average velocity over a time interval.
* The choice of equation depends on the specific problem and the available information.
It's important to understand the context and the given information to apply the correct velocity equation.