5.1.2

Average Speed

Test yourself

Average Speed - Examples

Average speed = total distance / total time

Car

  • If the car travels 60 miles in 1 hour it will have travelled at an average speed of 60 miles per hour.

Usain Bolt

  • If Usain Bolt travels 100 metres in 10 seconds, his average speed will be 10 metres per second!

Jump to other topics

1Energy

2Electricity

3Particle Model of Matter

4Atoms & Radiation

5Forces

5.1Basics of Motion

5.2Forces

5.3Effects of Forces

5.4Pressure

6Waves

7Magnetism

8Astrophysics

Go student ad image

Unlock your full potential with GoStudent tutoring

  • Affordable 1:1 tutoring from the comfort of your home

  • Tutors are matched to your specific learning needs

  • 30+ school subjects covered

Book a free trial lesson