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Speed (distance ÷ time)
Average speed from distance and time.
Formula
Formula
v = dt
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d | distance travelled | d ≥ 0 | distance | input |
| t | time taken | t > 0 | time | input |
| v | average speed | v ≥ 0 | distance/time | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givendistance = 150, time = 2.5
Result60
Example 2
Givendistance = 42.195, time = 3
Result14.065