11/6 Calculating Speed ADV

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What is speed?

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Speed is the measure of how much distance is covered over a period of time.

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How do you calculate average speed?

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Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

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If a boat travels 90 kilometers downstream in 3 hours, what is its average speed?

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30 km/h

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A car travels 150 kilometers in 3 hours. What is its average speed?

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50 km/h

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If a cyclist covers a distance of 90 kilometers in 5 hours, what is the cyclist's average speed?

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18 km/h

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time

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What units are commonly used to measure speed?

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Speed is commonly measured in kilometers per hour (km/h) or meters per second (m/s).

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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What factors can affect the speed of an object?

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Factors that can affect speed include the object's mass, the force applied, friction, and the medium through which it moves.

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What is the average speed of an object that travels 120 kilometers in 2 hours?

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60 km/h