Uniformly Accelerated Motion for Short Distances

In summary, uniformly accelerated motion for short distances is a type of motion where an object's velocity changes at a constant rate while traveling in a straight line. This is different from uniform motion, where the velocity remains constant. The final velocity in uniformly accelerated motion can be calculated using the equation vf = vi + at. The displacement can be calculated using d = vi*t + 1/2*a*t^2. Real-life examples of uniformly accelerated motion for short distances include a car accelerating from a stop sign, a ball rolling down a hill, and a sprinter running a short distance race.
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Why don't these equations (and the rest in the set) work over long distances?

Vf= V0 + at
D= (1/2)(V0 + Vf)t
D= (V0)(t) + (1/2)(a)(t2)
etc...
 
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GSaldutti said:
Why don't these equations (and the rest in the set) work over long distances?

Vf= V0 + at
D= (1/2)(V0 + Vf)t
D= (V0)(t) + (1/2)(a)(t2)
etc...

Whatever gave you the idea that these do not work over long distances? How long is "long"?

Zz.
 

Related to Uniformly Accelerated Motion for Short Distances

1. What is uniformly accelerated motion for short distances?

Uniformly accelerated motion for short distances is a type of motion in which an object travels in a straight line and its velocity increases or decreases at a constant rate.

2. How is uniformly accelerated motion different from uniform motion?

Uniformly accelerated motion is different from uniform motion in that the velocity of the object in uniform motion remains constant, while in uniformly accelerated motion, the velocity changes at a constant rate.

3. What is the equation for calculating the final velocity in uniformly accelerated motion for short distances?

The equation for calculating the final velocity in uniformly accelerated motion for short distances is vf = vi + at, where vf is the final velocity, vi is the initial velocity, a is the acceleration, and t is the time.

4. How do you calculate the displacement in uniformly accelerated motion for short distances?

The displacement in uniformly accelerated motion for short distances can be calculated using the equation d = vi*t + 1/2*a*t^2, where d is the displacement, vi is the initial velocity, a is the acceleration, and t is the time.

5. What are some real-life examples of uniformly accelerated motion for short distances?

Some real-life examples of uniformly accelerated motion for short distances include a car accelerating from a stop sign, a ball rolling down a hill, and a sprinter running a short distance race.

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