What is Kinematics?

Kinematics is the branch of mechanics that deals with motion without taking into account the forces that cause it. 

It is an essential aspect of engineering and physics, used to describe, predict and understand motions. This includes the motion of objects as well as the motion of particles.

There are three types of kinematic equations:

• Position: Describes the position of an object at a certain time.
• Velocity: Describes the velocity of an object at a certain time.
• Acceleration: Describes the acceleration of an object at a certain time.

Each type of equation has its own set of variables. The most common variables used in kinematic equations are:

• Displacement (x): The distance an object has moved from its original position.
• Time (t): The amount of time that has passed since the start of the motion.
• Initial velocity (vo): The velocity of an object at the beginning of its motion.
• Final velocity (vf): The velocity of an object at the end of its motion.
• Acceleration (a): The rate at which an object’s velocity changes with time.