SOLUTION: The formula that describes an object’s motion is given by S=ut+12at2 S = u t + 1 2 a t 2 , where S S is the distance traveled, u u is the initial velocity, a a

Question 1168661: The formula that describes an object’s motion is given by S=ut+12at2
S
=
u
t
+
1
2
a
t
2
, where S
S
is the distance traveled, u
u
is the initial velocity, a
a
is the acceleration, and t
t
is the time. Which equation represents a
a
in terms of the other variables?
Found 2 solutions by Boreal, ikleyn:
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s=ut+(1/2)at^2
2(s-ut)=at^2
a=2(s-ut)/t^2. This may be written in other ways.
the units are:
m=(m/sec)*sec + a* sec^2
a has to be m/sec^2
m/sec^2=(m-m/sec*sec)/sec^2=m/sec^2

Answer by ikleyn(52786) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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