Speed

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Speed

Description

Speed, v [m·s^-1], is the distance, s [m], covered by a particle per unit time, irrespective of geometrical direction in space. Therefore, speed is not a vector, in contrast to velocity.

v = ds/dt [m·s-1]

Abbreviation: v [m·s^-1]

Reference: Gnaiger 2018 MiPschool Tromso A2

Communicated by Gnaiger E 2018-10-20

MitoPedia concepts: Ergodynamics