Accident Investigation Calculator

Newton's Equations of Linear Motion

This calculator has been designed as an aid to the scientific investigation of accidents. It is based purely on Newton's three equations of linear motion under constant acceleration.

Enter values into any 3 lines below and click Calculate to calculate the missing values.

Initial velocity (ms^-1): u = OR mph

Final velocity (ms^-1): v = OR mph

Distance (metres): s =

Acceleration (ms^-2): a = OR Coefficient: µ = (gives negative acceleration)

Time (seconds): t =

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