Land speed

Land speed

An object's speed across land is measured by difference in movement between the object and the land beneath it. Atmospheric pressure and aerodynamics must be considered when attempting to calculate possible speeds from the force applied.

Units

Common units of land speed include:
*kilometers per hour, (symbol km/h)
*miles per hour, (symbol m/h)
*meters per second, (symbol ms-1), the SI derived unit

ee also

* Land speed record
* Motorcycle land speed record
* Land speed record for railed vehicles
* Animal land speeds
* Very High Speed Transit


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