Medelgånghastighet

Medelgånghastighet refers to the average speed of an object over a given path or during a specified time interval. It is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken. This concept is fundamental in physics and everyday life, helping to describe and quantify motion.

Unlike instantaneous speed, which measures speed at a specific moment, medelgånghastighet considers the entire journey. For example, if a car travels 100 kilometers in 2 hours, its medelgånghastighet is 50 kilometers per hour, even if its speed varied throughout the trip. This value provides a simplified overview of the movement.

The units for medelgånghastighet are typically distance per time, such as meters per second (m/s) or miles per hour (mph). It is a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude and no direction, distinguishing it from average velocity, which is a vector quantity and includes direction. Medelgånghastighet is a useful metric for planning journeys, understanding performance, and comparing different modes of transportation.