Displacement Calculator

Calculate Displacement







Formulas

The formula to calculate displacement using average velocity is:

\[ s = \frac{1}{2} \times (v + u) \times t \]

Where:

The formula to calculate displacement using acceleration is:

\[ s = \frac{1}{2} \times (v + (a \times t)) \times t \]

Where:

What is Displacement?

Displacement is a term used in science to describe the total distance from one point to another. It is often used in situations where an object has undergone a change in position due to velocity. Displacement is different from distance, as it considers the direction of movement and is a vector quantity.

Example Calculations

Example 1:

Using the formula with average velocity:

\[ s = \frac{1}{2} \times (20 + 10) \times 5 = 75 \text{ meters} \]

Example 2:

Using the formula with acceleration:

\[ s = \frac{1}{2} \times (15 + (2 \times 4)) \times 4 = 52 \text{ meters} \]