Calculating Velocity

Understanding the Relationship between Velocity, Distance, and Time

Velocity (v), Distance (d), and Time (t) are related by the equation: v = d / t

This means:

Velocity is the rate of change of distance over time
Distance is the product of velocity and time
Time is the ratio of distance to velocity

Example: If a car travels 240 kilometers in 3 hours, its velocity would be:

v = d / t = 240 km / 3 h = 80 km/h

Instructions:

1. Click on the variable (d, v, or t) in the triangle that you want to solve for.

2. Input your known values in the boxes below.

3. Click "Calculate" to see the result!

d v t ×

by 5th Period Science