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Speed
Speed
Speed is a measure of how quickly something is travelling, the amount of metres covered every second.
Calculating the Speed of Real Objects
Here are a few ways to calculate the speed of real life everyday objects.
Speed: Example A
To calculate the average (mean) speed we need to use the total distance and the total time.
Speed: Example B
In this example you need to convert from m/s to mph. If you find this difficult then watch the video below to find out how you can do this.
Converting from mph to m/s
In GCSE Physics we should always try and use m/s, although in everyday life we often use miles per hour. This is how to convert from one to the other.
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