This key facts covers The Formula Triangle within Speed, Distance, Time for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Speed, Distance, Time in Ratio & Proportion for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 2 of 3 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 2 of 3
Practice
14 questions
Recall
12 flashcards
The Formula Triangle
Speed = Distance ÷ Time
Or rearranged:
- Distance = Speed × Time
- Time = Distance ÷ Speed
Units: Make sure your units match!
- If speed is in km/h, distance should be in km, time in hours
- If speed is in m/s, distance should be in m, time in seconds