Speed tells us how fast something moves. A faster object covers more distance in the same time.
Formula
$\text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}$
For example, a car that travels 100 m in 10 s has a speed of 100 ÷ 10 = 10 m/s. Speed is measured in units like metres per second (m/s) or kilometres per hour (km/h).
Remember
- Speed = distance ÷ time.
- More distance in the same time means a higher speed.