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Time and Distance Formulae

Time and Distance Formulae

The Basic formula to be applied is given as:-

1.  Distance = Speed x time
2.  Speed =   Distance
Time
3.  Time =   Distance
Speed
4.  If the speed of a body is changed in the ratio a : b, the time taken changes in the ratio b : a


5. If a certain distance is covered at x km/hr and the same distance is covered at y km/hr then the average speed during the whole journey is
=   2xy  km / hr
x + y
6.  To convert a speed in km per hour to meters per second, multiply it by
  5  
18
7.  To convert a speed in meters per second to km per hour, multiply it by
  18  
5
The above factor is obtained as follows :
1 km/hr =   1 km   =   1000 m   =   5 m / sec
1 hour 3600 sec 18
Thus, in short 18 kmph = 5 m/sec


Observe that, that due to the above factor, the speeds given in the questions of the competitive examinations are normally in multiples of 18, or, at least in multiples of 9.


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