Velocity (v) = Displacement (d) / Time (t)
Here's a breakdown of the terms:
* Velocity (v): This is the rate at which an object changes its position. It's a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (speed) and direction.
* Displacement (d): This is the change in position of an object. It's the straight-line distance between the object's starting point and its ending point.
* Time (t): This is the amount of time taken for the object to move from its starting point to its ending point.
Example:
If a car travels 100 meters east in 10 seconds, its velocity is:
* Displacement (d) = 100 meters east
* Time (t) = 10 seconds
Velocity (v) = 100 meters east / 10 seconds = 10 meters per second east
Important Note:
* Velocity is a vector quantity, so it always has a direction.
* Speed is the magnitude of velocity (how fast an object is moving) and doesn't include direction.