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  • Understanding Speed: Formula, Units, and Calculation
    The formula for the speed of an object is:

    Speed = Distance / Time

    Where:

    * Speed is the rate at which an object moves.

    * Distance is the total length of the path traveled by the object.

    * Time is the duration of the movement.

    Units of Measurement:

    * Speed is typically measured in units of meters per second (m/s), kilometers per hour (km/h), or miles per hour (mph).

    * Distance is measured in units of meters (m), kilometers (km), or miles (mi).

    * Time is measured in units of seconds (s), minutes (min), or hours (h).

    Example:

    If a car travels 100 kilometers in 2 hours, its speed can be calculated as:

    Speed = Distance / Time

    Speed = 100 km / 2 h

    Speed = 50 km/h

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