Calculation of Speed
1. The speed of an object can be calculated using the following formula.
1. The speed of an object can be calculated using the following formula.
Distance travelled
Speed = --------------------------------------
Time taken
2. Units for speed are as follows.
(a) Centimetres per second (cm/s)
Distance travelled in centimetres by an object in one second
(b) Metres per second (m/s)
Distance travelled in metres by an object in one second
(c) Kilometres per hour (km/h)
Distance travelled in kilometres by an object in one hour
2. Units for speed are as follows.
(a) Centimetres per second (cm/s)
Distance travelled in centimetres by an object in one second
(b) Metres per second (m/s)
Distance travelled in metres by an object in one second
(c) Kilometres per hour (km/h)
Distance travelled in kilometres by an object in one hour
