MathLiveSpeed formula
Gives the average speed of an object as the distance it travels divided by the time taken. It is used for uniform motion or whenever only the overall average speed is needed.
v = \frac{s}{t}What the symbols mean
| speed (\mathrm{m/s}) | |
| distance travelled (\mathrm{m}) | |
| elapsed time (\mathrm{s}) |
About this formula
- FieldPhysics
- TopicKinematics
- LevelHigh school
- Also calledaverage speed, speed equals distance over time, distance divided by time, speed distance time, magnitude of velocity, scalar speed
- SourceWikidata Q3711325
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