Derivation of Kinematic Formulas
Here is the derivation of the four-kinematics formula mentioned above:
Derivation of First Kinematic Formula
We have,
Acceleration = Velocity / Time
a = Δv / Δt
We can now use the definition of velocity change v-v0 to replace Δv.
a = (v-v0)/ Δt
v = v0 + aΔt
This becomes the first kinematic formula if we agree to just use t for Δt.
v = vo + at
Derivation of Second Kinematic Formula
Displacement Δx can be found under any velocity graph. The object’s displacement Δx will be represented by the region beneath this velocity graph.
Δx is a total area, This region can be divided into a blue rectangle and a red triangle for ease of use.
The blue rectangle’s area is v0t since its height is v0 and its width is t. And The red triangle area is [Tex]\frac{1}{2}t(v-v_{0}) [/Tex] since its base is t and its height is v-v0.
The sum of the areas of the blue rectangle and the red triangle will be the entire area,
[Tex]\Delta{x}=v_{0}t+\frac{1}{2}t(v-v_{0})[/Tex]
[Tex]\Delta{x}=v_{0}t+\frac{1}{2}vt-\frac{1}{2}v_{0}t[/Tex]
[Tex]\Delta{x}=\frac{1}{2}vt+\frac{1}{2}v_{0}t[/Tex]
Finally, to obtain the second kinematic formula,
[Tex]\Delta{x}=(\frac{v+v_{0}}{2})t[/Tex]
Derivation of Third Kinematic Formula
From Second Kinematic Formula,
Δx/t = (v+v0)/2
put v = v0 + at we get,
Δx/t = (v0+at+v0)/2
Δx/t = v0 + at/2
Finally, to obtain the third kinematic formula,
[Tex]\Delta{x}=v_{0}t+\frac{1}{2}at^{2}[/Tex]
Derivation of Fourth Kinematic Formula
From Second Kinematic Formula,
Δx = ((v+v0)/2)t
v=v0+at …(From First Kinematic Formula)
t = (v-v0)/a
Put the value of t in Second Kinematic Formula,
Δx = ((v+v0)/2) × ((v-v0)/a)
Δx = (v2+v02)/2a
We get Fourth Kinematic Formula by solving v2,
[Tex]v^{2}=v_{0}^{2}+2a\Delta{x}[/Tex]
Kinematics | Definition, Formula, Derivation, Problems
Kinematics is the study of motion of points, objects, and systems by examining their motion from a geometric perspective, without focusing on the forces that cause such movements or the physical characteristics of the objects involved. This study area uses algebra to create mathematical models that describe these motions, essentially treating it as the mathematics behind how things move.
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Table of Content
- What is Kinematics?
- Kinematics Definition
- Kinematic Formulas
- Derivation of Kinematic Formulas
- Derivation of First Kinematic Formula
- Derivation of Second Kinematic Formula
- Derivation of Third Kinematic Formula
- Derivation of Fourth Kinematic Formula
- Kinematics Solved Examples
- Practice Problems on Kinematics