Velocity Calculator
Calculate velocity, distance, and time
Velocity Equation: v = d / t
v = Velocity (m/s), d = Distance (m), t = Time (s)
Velocity and Motion
Velocity is the rate of change of distance with respect to time. It is a vector quantity having both magnitude and direction. Speed is only the magnitude of velocity, while velocity includes direction as well. Understanding velocity is fundamental in physics and engineering.
v = d / t
Where: v = Velocity (m/s), d = Distance (m), t = Time (s)
Practical Examples
Example 1: Car on the road
If a car travels 120 kilometers in 2 hours, the velocity = 120 / 2 = 60 km/h.
Example 2: Runner in a race
If a person runs 100 meters in 10 seconds, the velocity = 100 / 10 = 10 m/s.
Important Information
- Average velocity = Total distance / Total time
- Instantaneous velocity is the velocity at a specific moment in time
- Speed does not include direction, while velocity does
- Unit conversion: 1 m/s = 3.6 km/h