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Motion in a Straight Line — Formula Sheet

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Formula Sheet — Motion in a Straight Line

Important formulas and equations from Motion in a Straight Line for NEST Physics.

Formulas — Motion in a Straight Line

Position, Displacement & Distance

Displacement = Δx = x₂ - x₁
Distance = Total path length

Velocity & Speed

Average velocity = v̄ = Δx/Δt = (x₂-x₁)/(t₂-t₁)
Instantaneous velocity = v = dx/dt = lim(Δt→0) Δx/Δt
Average speed = Total distance/Total time
v_av = (v₁t₁ + v₂t₂ + v₃t₃...)/(t₁ + t₂ + t₃...)

Acceleration

Average acceleration = ā = Δv/Δt = (v₂-v₁)/(t₂-t₁)
Instantaneous acceleration = a = dv/dt = d²x/dt²

Kinematic Equations

v = u + at
s = ut + ½at²
v² = u² + 2as
s = (u + v)t/2
S_n = u + (a/2)(2n-1)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What topics are covered in Motion in a Straight Line for NEST?
Motion in a Straight Line is an important chapter in NEST Physics. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Position, Path Length and Displacement, Average Speed and Average Velocity, Instantaneous Velocity and Speed, Acceleration.
How important is Motion in a Straight Line for NEST?
Motion in a Straight Line is a frequently tested chapter in NEST Physics. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 166 practice questions available for this chapter.
How to prepare Motion in a Straight Line for NEST?
Start by understanding the core concepts, then solve practice questions. Focus on formulas and their applications. Use revision notes for quick review before the exam.

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