Calculating Speed Review

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What is the unit for speed?

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m/s

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Speed on a distance time graph shows up as a straight __________ line.

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straight diagonal

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What is the formula for calculating average speed?

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average speed = total distance divided by total time

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A baseball is hit 300 yards in 10 seconds. What is the speed of the baseball?

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30 yards/second

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Mr. Johnson is traveling from Sweeny, TX to San Antonio, TX. It takes 4 hours to make the 224 mile trip. What is his velocity?

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56 mph North or Northwest

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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S= D/T

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Calculate the speed of a train that traveled 400 miles in 5 hours.

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80 mph

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Calculate the speed of a sprinter who ran 200 meters in 20 seconds.

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10 m/s

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A truck moving 20 m/s is an example of ...

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Speed

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George walked his dog 2 miles north in 30 minutes. What was George's speed per hour?

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4 mi/hr