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    Sep 26, 2007, 08:40 PM
    Formula for average speed
    What is the formula for average speed??
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    Oct 11, 2007, 09:03 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tinkk63
    What is the formula for average speed???
    I don't know myself but, try asking in the physics area. I'm sure they can lend a brain hehe :D
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    Oct 11, 2007, 10:15 AM
    Take the total distance divided by the time.If you travel 200 miles in four hours divide 200 by 4 and your average speed is 50 mph.
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    Nov 12, 2007, 07:55 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tinkk63
    What is the formula for average speed???

    Average speed = total distance divided by total time.

    Let r = average speed

    Let D = total distance

    Let t = total time

    Here's your formula:

    r = D/t
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