Questions: Which variable is missing from this kinematic equation?
Δx = 1/2(vf + vi) t
vf
Δx
a
Transcript text: Which variable is missing from this kinematic equation?
\[
\Delta x=\frac{1}{2}\left(v_{\mathrm{f}}+v_{i}\right) t
\]
$v_{f}$
$\Delta x$
$a$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the given kinematic equation
The given kinematic equation is:
\[
\Delta x = \frac{1}{2}\left(v_{\mathrm{f}} + v_{i}\right) t
\]
Step 2: List the variables in the equation
The variables present in the equation are:
\(\Delta x\): Displacement
\(v_{\mathrm{f}}\): Final velocity
\(v_{i}\): Initial velocity
\(t\): Time
Step 3: Identify the missing variable
The kinematic equations typically involve five variables: displacement (\(\Delta x\)), initial velocity (\(v_i\)), final velocity (\(v_f\)), acceleration (\(a\)), and time (\(t\)). The given equation does not include the variable for acceleration (\(a\)).