The equation f = v at represents the final velocity of an object, f, with an initial velocity, v, and an acceleration rate, a, over time, t. Which is an equivalent equation solved for a?
F = v + at.
Do it step by step.
1) Subtract v from both sides => F - v = at
2) Divide both terms by t => [F - v] / t = a.
Therefore, the answer is a = [F - v] / t
This equation tells that the acceleration equals the difference of the final velocity and the initial velocity, divided by the time elapsed to reach the final velocity.
