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Speed Formula

s=dt     (Speed)

d=st

t=ds

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. 

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