In the distance-speed-time relationship D = S(T), what does D represent?

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In the distance-speed-time relationship D = S(T), what does D represent?

Distance is found by multiplying speed by time. In this relation, D represents the distance traveled. When speed is given in knots and time in hours, D comes out in nautical miles, since 1 knot equals 1 nautical mile per hour. If different units were used (for example, speed in km/h and time in hours), D would be in those units (kilometers).

Distance is found by multiplying speed by time. In this relation, D represents the distance traveled. When speed is given in knots and time in hours, D comes out in nautical miles, since 1 knot equals 1 nautical mile per hour. If different units were used (for example, speed in km/h and time in hours), D would be in those units (kilometers).

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