Physics
Time from Velocity Change
Time to change velocity at constant acceleration.
Formula
Formula
t = v − ua
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| u | initial velocity | real number (ℝ) | m/s | input |
| v | final velocity | real number (ℝ) | m/s | input |
| a | acceleration | a ≠ 0 | m/s² | input |
| t | elapsed time | real number | s | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Giveninitial v (m/s) = 0, final v (m/s) = 27, accel (m/s²) = 3
Result9
Example 2
Giveninitial v (m/s) = 30, final v (m/s) = 0, accel (m/s²) = -6
Result5