Equations of uniformly accelerated motion

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Which equation should you use to calculate the final speed for a car accelerating from an initial velocity u over a distance s at constant acceleration a?

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Correct option: v^2 = u^2 + 2as

Common mistakes: Selecting formula not relating to acceleration and distance

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B1 · 1 mark · Chooses the correct equation: v^2 = u^2 + 2as.

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The correct equation for final speed involving initial speed, acceleration, and distance is v^2 = u^2 + 2as.