Distance Formula:
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The distance formula calculates the distance traveled when speed and time are known. It is expressed as d = v × t, where d is distance, v is speed, and t is time.
The calculator uses the distance formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula shows that distance is directly proportional to both speed and time.
Details: Calculating distance is fundamental in physics, engineering, and everyday situations like travel planning and sports performance analysis.
Tips: Enter speed in m/s and time in seconds. All values must be valid (speed > 0, time > 0).
Q1: Can I use different units?
A: Yes, but ensure consistency. If you use km/h for speed, use hours for time to get distance in kilometers.
Q2: What if speed is not constant?
A: This formula only works for constant speed. For variable speed, you need to calculate the area under the speed-time graph.
Q3: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically precise for constant speed scenarios.
Q4: Can this formula be rearranged?
A: Yes, you can solve for speed (v = d/t) or time (t = d/v) if the other two variables are known.
Q5: What are common applications?
A: Used in navigation, physics problems, athletic training, and transportation planning.