Dimensional Analysis and Using Units

Concept

Speed

The rate or speed of a moving object, denoted by r, measures how fast the object is moving — that is, the rate of motion of the object. It is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the amount of time spent traveling.

Speed = Distance traveled/Time interval

From the above, three formulas can be derived relating speed, distance, and time. The triangular diagram below helps to set each formula.

Triangle with distance, speed, and time

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