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