Different kinds of Speeds in various segments

Speed: It is defined as the velocity that is created by providing input energy of different kinds that accelerates the body from point A to point B w.r.t time. 

Unit of measurement: meter per second (or) kilometer per hour

There are different ways of measuring speeds depending on the type of transportation and its descriptions. Here are the different kinds of speed and their typical values which are used in different segments for measuring the speed:

Type of SpeedDescriptionTypical Value/RangeUnit
Speed of Light (c)The maximum speed at which all energy, matter, and information in the universe can travel.299,792,458meters per second (m/s)
Speed of Sound (Mach 1)The speed at which sound travels in dry air at 20°C (68°F).343meters per second (m/s)
Escape Velocity (Earth)The minimum speed needed for an object to escape Earth’s gravitational pull.11.2kilometers per second (km/s)
Average Car SpeedTypical speed of a car on highways.100-130kilometers per hour (km/h)
Average Human Walking SpeedNormal walking pace for an adult.1.4meters per second (m/s)
Jet Plane SpeedTypical cruising speed of commercial jet planes.800-900kilometers per hour (km/h)
International Space Station (ISS) SpeedSpeed of the ISS orbiting Earth.7.66kilometers per second (km/s)
Train (High-Speed)Speed of high-speed trains like the Japanese Shinkansen or French TGV.300-400kilometers per hour (km/h)
Cycling SpeedAverage speed for a cyclist.20-30kilometers per hour (km/h)
Usain Bolt’s Top Sprint SpeedThe maximum speed achieved by the fastest human sprinter.12.4meters per second (m/s)
Escape Velocity (Moon)The minimum speed needed to escape the Moon’s gravitational pull.2.38kilometers per second (km/s)

This table gives a variety of speeds ranging from the microscopic to astronomical scales, offering a broad perspective on speed across different contexts. 

Note: In search of extending the list of other speeds, will be updated further in this article . . . 

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