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  • Calculating Speed: Formulas, Units & Examples
    The formula for speed is:

    Speed = Distance / Time

    Where:

    * Speed is the rate at which an object moves.

    * Distance is the total length of the path traveled.

    * Time is the duration of the journey.

    Example:

    If a car travels 100 kilometers in 2 hours, its speed is:

    Speed = 100 km / 2 hours = 50 km/hour

    Units of measurement:

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

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

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

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