Physics
Kinematic Equations
Quick fact
The kinematic equations are sometimes called the 'suvat' equations after the symbols for displacement (s), initial velocity (u), final velocity (v), acceleration (a), and time (t).
Why this is interesting
You toss a ball straight up and catch it—ever wonder how you instinctively know exactly when it will come back down? The answer lies in four simple equations that describe all motion with constant acceleration.