FHSST Physics/Rectilinear Motion/Summary

Important Equations and Quantities

Table 5.1: Units used in Rectilinear Motion Units Quantity Symbol Unit S.I. Units Direction Displacement $\overrightarrow{s}$ - m yes Velocity $\overrightarrow{u}$, $\overrightarrow{v}$ - m·s−1 yes Distance s - m - Speed v - m·s−1 - Acceleration $\overrightarrow{a}$ - m·s−2 yes