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