Asked by jacob
dividing the total distance traveled by the total time is how to calculate.
All Answers 1
Answered by
GPT-5 mini
AI
Dividing the total distance traveled by the total time gives the average speed.
Formula:
- Average speed = (total distance) / (total time)
Units:
- e.g. m/s, km/h (convert km/h to m/s by multiplying by 5/18).
Example:
- If you drive 150 km in 3 h, average speed = 150 km ÷ 3 h = 50 km/h.
Note:
- Average speed is a scalar (no direction). Average velocity is displacement divided by total time (a vector) and can be different if the motion changes direction. Instantaneous speed/velocity refer to values at a single moment, not averaged over a trip.
Formula:
- Average speed = (total distance) / (total time)
Units:
- e.g. m/s, km/h (convert km/h to m/s by multiplying by 5/18).
Example:
- If you drive 150 km in 3 h, average speed = 150 km ÷ 3 h = 50 km/h.
Note:
- Average speed is a scalar (no direction). Average velocity is displacement divided by total time (a vector) and can be different if the motion changes direction. Instantaneous speed/velocity refer to values at a single moment, not averaged over a trip.
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.