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  • Understanding Speed: Distance, Time, and Calculation
    Speed is determined by two factors:

    1. Distance: The total length traveled by an object.

    2. Time: The duration it takes to travel that distance.

    Formula:

    Speed = Distance / Time

    Example:

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

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

    Units of Speed:

    * Meters per second (m/s)

    * Kilometers per hour (km/h)

    * Miles per hour (mph)

    * Feet per second (ft/s)

    Important Notes:

    * Speed is a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude (size) and no direction.

    * Velocity is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

    * Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

    * Instantaneous speed is the speed at a specific moment in time.

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