Uniform vs Accelerated Motion

Interactive simulation — adjust parameters and watch the visualization update in real time.

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How it works

Uniform motion means constant velocity: position grows linearly with time, x = vt. Uniformly accelerated motion from rest means x = ½at² and v = at — velocity grows linearly while position grows quadratically. On a short track the uniform object may lead; with enough time, acceleration wins.

Key equations

Uniform: x = vt,   v = const
From rest: x = ½at²,   v = at