Distance in uniform motion

s=v t

Result unit: m (metre)

What it describes

In uniform motion the distance grows in proportion to the time.

s

distance

[m]

v

velocity

[m/s]

t

time

[s]

In uniform motion the velocity is constant, so the distance grows linearly with time — the

s(t)

graph is a straight line.

When the velocity does not change (no acceleration).

A cyclist rides at a constant speed of 6 m/s for 30 s. What distance did they cover?

Substitution

v=6

m/s,

t=30

Result

s=6\cdot30=180

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