Speed Formula |
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s=dt (Speed) d=s⋅t t=ds |
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Symbol | English | Metric |
s = Speed | ft/sec | m/s |
d = Distance | ft | m |
t = Time | sec | s |
Speed, abbreviated as s, is the rate of change or distance with time. Speed is a scalar quantity that measures how fast an object is moving, regardless of its direction. It is the magnitude of velocity and does not take into account the object's motion in a specific direction.Unlike velocity, speed does not consider the object's displacement or change in position. It only reflects the rate at which an object covers a certain distance. Speed is a fundamental concept in physics and is used to describe the rate of motion of various objects. It is particularly useful in scenarios where direction is not a significant factor or when considering the overall magnitude of motion.