An Equation Finder for Kinematics

Instructions for use:

  1. Identify three "givens" in the problem.
  2. Identify the one unknown in the problem.
  3. Find the equation that has all three "givens" and the desired unknown.
  4. Solve the equation for the unknown.
  5. Insert "givens" into solved equation and calculate value of unknown.
yes
yes
yes
NO
yes
NO
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
NO
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
NO

Return to Student Problem Solving Page.