Understanding Speed and Velocity

determines how FAST an object is moving

the distance traveled by an object divided by the time of the motion

speed is represented by vs

speed (vs)= distance (d) ⁄time (t)

Speed is usually measured in km/hr or m/sec

tells the speed of the object and the direction it is travelling

it is represented by the symbol v

velocity (v)= distance (d) ⁄time (t), direction

Velocity, like speed, is measured in km/hr or m/sec together with the direction