1. What is the Velocity Formula?

Definition: Velocity is a vector quantity that measures the rate of change of displacement with respect to time.

Purpose: This calculator helps determine how fast an object is moving when you know the distance traveled and the time taken.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( v \) — Velocity (meters per second, m/s)
• \( d \) — Distance traveled (meters, m)
• \( t \) — Time taken (seconds, s)

Explanation: The distance is divided by time to get the average velocity over that time period.

3. Importance of Velocity Calculation

Details: Velocity calculations are fundamental in physics, engineering, sports science, and transportation planning.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the distance in meters and time in seconds. Both values must be > 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between speed and velocity?
A: Velocity includes direction (vector quantity) while speed is just the magnitude (scalar quantity).

Q2: What units should I use?
A: The calculator uses meters for distance and seconds for time, resulting in m/s. You can convert other units to these before calculation.

Q3: Does this calculate average or instantaneous velocity?
A: This calculates average velocity over the given time period.

Q4: What if the object changes direction?
A: This simple calculator doesn't account for direction changes. For complex motion, consider displacement instead of distance.

Q5: How precise should my measurements be?
A: For most practical purposes, 2-3 decimal places are sufficient, but scientific applications may require more precision.