First Equation of Motion (v = u + at)

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v = u + at

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
aConstant acceleration (m/s²)
tTime interval (s)
uInitial velocity (m/s)
vFinal velocity (m/s)

When to use this

Particle moves in a straight line with constant acceleration a. Same sign convention for u, v, a along the chosen axis.