How to calculate position and velocity?

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To calculate position and velocity at t=3 seconds, use the equation of motion for uniform acceleration, which is derived from F=ma. Given a force of 1 N and a mass of 1 kg, the acceleration (a) is 1 m/s². The position can be calculated using the formula: position = initial position + initial velocity * time + 0.5 * acceleration * time². For this scenario, the initial position is -2, and the initial velocity is 0, leading to a calculated position of 2.5 at t=3 seconds. This aligns with the simulation results, confirming the calculations are consistent.
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I used an online simulation for this lab.
Mass: 1.0 kg
Force: 1 N
X position: – 2
Y position: 0

The final position was 6.0, final velocity was 4.0, and final time was 4.0

At 3 seconds the position was at 2.50 and velocity was at 3.00

Because I used an online simulation I already know what the position and velocity was when t=3. However, my lab is asking me, "How does this compare with the calculated position/velocity at t = 3?" What calculation do I need to use to calculate position and velocity at t=3? Just the equation will do. An explanation of the equation would be better, but I will take what I can get.
 
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Assuming that this is a horizontal surface that the object is traveling across, I believe the equation you are looking for is F=ma. With a few extra calculations using acceleration, you should get a position at t=3.
 
Shootertrex said:
Assuming that this is a horizontal surface that the object is traveling across, I believe the equation you are looking for is F=ma. With a few extra calculations using acceleration, you should get a position at t=3.


So for this equation a=1 (1=1a, 1/1=a, 1=a). What equation(s) would I use after this?
 
equation of uniform acceleration
 
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