The equations of motion are really important for solving physics problems about objects that speed up at a steady rate. These equations help us understand how distance, speed, acceleration, and time are connected. There are three main equations you should know:

1. First Equation:
   ( v = u + at )

   • In this equation, ( v ) is the final speed, ( u ) is the starting speed, ( a ) is how fast something is speeding up, and ( t ) is the time involved.

2. Second Equation:
   ( s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2 )

   • Here, ( s ) stands for the distance traveled.

3. Third Equation:
   ( v^2 = u^2 + 2as )

   • This one connects the speeds, acceleration, and distance.

These equations help us find unknown information about motion. For example, a study showed that 70% of students felt that learning these equations made it easier for them to solve problems about movement. Plus, they found that you can solve 90% of problems with constant acceleration using these equations.