a = (v_f - v_i) / t
where:
* a is acceleration
* v_f is final velocity
* v_i is initial velocity
* t is time
Here's how you can rearrange it to solve for different variables:
1. Solve for final velocity (v_f):
* Multiply both sides by t: a * t = v_f - v_i
* Add v_i to both sides: a * t + v_i = v_f
* Therefore, v_f = a * t + v_i
2. Solve for initial velocity (v_i):
* Multiply both sides by t: a * t = v_f - v_i
* Subtract v_f from both sides: a * t - v_f = -v_i
* Multiply both sides by -1: -a * t + v_f = v_i
* Therefore, v_i = v_f - a * t
3. Solve for time (t):
* Multiply both sides by t: a * t = v_f - v_i
* Divide both sides by a: t = (v_f - v_i) / a
* Therefore, t = (v_f - v_i) / a
These rearrangements allow you to calculate any of the four variables (acceleration, final velocity, initial velocity, or time) if you know the other three.