Speed can be measured using the formula:
Speed
=
Distance
Time
Speed=
Time
Distance
To measure speed:
Measure the distance: Use a ruler, tape measure, or odometer to measure the distance traveled.
Measure the time: Use a stopwatch or clock to record the time taken to travel that distance.
Calculate speed: Divide the distance by the time.
Units of speed are typically meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h), depending on the context.
Example:
A car travels 100 kilometers in 2 hours. To find the speed:
Distance = 100 km
Time = 2 hours
Using the formula:
Speed
=
Distance
Time
=
100
km
2
hours
=
50
km/h
Speed=
Time
Distance
=
2hours
100km
=50km/h
So, the speed of the car is 50 kilometers per hour (km/h).
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