The speed of an object is defined as
Distance travelled per unit time
Speed is a scalar quantity
This is because it only contains a magnitude (without a direction)
For objects that are moving at a constant speed, the equation for calculating speed is:
v = speed measured in metre per second (m/s)
s= distance travelled , measured in metres
t = time , measured in seconds (s)
Average speed
The speed of an object can vary throughout its journey
Therefore, it is often more useful to know an object's average speed
The equation for calculating the average speed of an object is:
Why we say velocity instead of speed in the Formulae?
A person starts from his office at 6:00pm and travels to his house which is 140km away. The person travels at a speed of 50km/hr till 7:00pm. After that he travels at a speed of 25m/s. At what time does the person reach his house?
What are some real-life examples of speed?
How does speed relate to acceleration?
What factors can affect the speed of an object?
How do different modes of transportation compare in terms of speed?
How can you determine speed from a distance-time graph?
If a cyclist travels 30 km in 2 hours and then 20 km in 1 hour, what is their average speed for the entire trip?
What is the average speed of a satellite orbiting Earth if it travels 42,250 km in 24 hours?
How do you convert average speed from km/h to m/s?
Derive the formula of speed