Velocity Calculator

Velocity Calculator:

Enter the values of initial position, P_1(m), final position, P_2(m)  and time, t_(s)  to determine the value of Velocity, V_(m/s).

Enter Initial Position :		m
Enter Final Position :		m
Enter Time Interval :		s
Result – Velocity :		m/s

Velocity Formula:

Velocity is the measure of the speed and direction of an object over a specified distance and time. It is calculated by dividing the change in position (displacement) by the time it takes to move from one position to another.

Velocity, V_(m/s) in metres per second is calculated by subtracting the initial position, P_1(m), from the final position, P_2(m) and dividing the result by the time interval, t_(s) in seconds.

Velocity, V_(m/s) = (P_2(m) – P_1(m)) / t_(s)

V_(m/s) = velocity in metres per second, m/s.

P_1(m) = initial position in metres, m.

P_2(m) = final position in metres, m.

t_(s) = time interval in seconds, s.

Velocity Calculation:

1.A car moves from a starting point at 0 metres to 100 metres in 5 seconds. Calculate the velocity of the car.

Given: Given: P_1(m) = 0m, P_2(m)= 100m, t_(s) =5s.

Velocity, V_(m/s) = (P_2(m) – P_1(m)) / t_(s)

V_(m/s) = (100 – 0) / 5

V_(m/s) = 20 m/s.

2.A cyclist travels from a position of 50 metres to a position of 200 metres. The velocity during this period is measured at 30 metres per second. Calculate the time it took for this journey.

Given: Given: P_1(m) = 50m, P_2(m)= 200m, V_(m/s) = 30 m/s.

Velocity, V_(m/s) = (P_2(m) – P_1(m)) / t_(s)

t_(s) = (P_2(m) – P_1(m)) / V_(m/s)

t_(s) = ( 200 – 50 ) / 30

t_(s) = 5s.