Average speed in physics is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken to travel that distance. It is a measure of how fast an object is moving on average.
Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken to travel that distance. This can be represented by the formula: average speed = total distance / total time.
The units of average speed are distance divided by time, such as meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h). This depends on the units used for distance and time in the calculation.
Average speed is the overall speed of an object over a certain distance and time, while instantaneous speed is the speed of an object at a specific moment in time. Average speed takes into account any changes in speed during the entire trip, while instantaneous speed only measures the speed at a particular instant.
The factors that can affect average speed include the distance traveled, the time taken to travel that distance, and any changes in speed during the trip. Other factors such as the object's mass and external forces like friction can also impact average speed.