Speed vs Velocity

English - June 16, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MB - ★★★ - 2 ratings
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How do we discuss HOW FAST an object moves?

Let’s start with speed:

SPEED is the rate at which an object covers ground.

If you’re a math head like me:

SPEED is distance divided by time , the distance an object travels in a unit of time.

If you are driving 70 mph → you can cover 70 miles in one hour

. . . if you are going at a constant speed.