S = D/t (Speed equation)
Definition
The speed equation, S = D/t, relates speed (S) with distance traveled (D) and time taken (t). It allows us to calculate an object's average speed when we know both distance and time values.
Analogy
Think of the speed equation as calculating your average pace while running. If you know how far you've run (distance) and how long it took you (time), you can use the speed equation to determine your average speed during that run.
Related terms
Velocity: A vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.
Instantaneous Speed: The speed of an object at a specific moment in time.
Constant Speed: When an object's speed remains the same over a period of time.
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