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  • Understanding the Relationship Between Speed, Distance, and Time
    Speed is directly proportional to distance and inversely proportional to time.

    Here's what that means:

    * Direct Proportionality: If you increase the distance traveled, you also increase the speed, assuming the time stays the same. For example, if you travel 10 miles in 1 hour, you're going 10 mph. If you travel 20 miles in 1 hour, you're going 20 mph.

    * Inverse Proportionality: If you increase the time it takes to travel a certain distance, you decrease the speed. For example, if you travel 10 miles in 1 hour, you're going 10 mph. If you travel the same 10 miles in 2 hours, you're only going 5 mph.

    Formula:

    The relationship between speed, distance, and time is represented by the following formula:

    Speed = Distance / Time

    This formula highlights the direct proportionality between speed and distance and the inverse proportionality between speed and time.

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