Understanding the differences between uniform and non-uniform motion is important when we study how things move.

Uniform Motion happens when an object moves in a straight line at the same speed. This means it covers the same distance in the same amount of time. A simple way to understand this is through the equation:

Distance = Speed × Time

Here:

• Distance is how far the object goes.
• Speed is how fast it is moving.
• Time is how long it takes.

On the other hand, Non-Uniform Motion is when an object does not move at the same speed or is changing direction. This kind of motion involves something called acceleration, which is how quickly the speed changes.

For non-uniform motion, we can use some basic equations that help explain how an object’s speed and position change over time:

1. Final Speed = Initial Speed + (Acceleration × Time)

   • Initial Speed is how fast the object starts.
   • Acceleration is how quickly it speeds up or slows down.
   • Final Speed is how fast it goes at the end.

2. Total Distance = (Initial Speed × Time) + (1/2 × Acceleration × Time²)

   • This calculates how far the object moves while speeding up.

3. Final Speed² = Initial Speed² + (2 × Acceleration × Total Distance)

   • This connects the starting and ending speeds with how fast the object speeds up and how far it travels.

These equations help us see how an object speeds up or slows down over time when it has constant acceleration.

Knowing the difference between uniform and non-uniform motion is key. It helps us figure out which equations to use to correctly describe how something is moving.