Calculating Speed

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second (m/s) or miles per hour (mph).

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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If a car travels 120 miles in 2 hours, what is its speed?

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60 mph.

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What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

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Meters per second (m/s).

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What is the average speed of an object?

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Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

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If a runner completes a 400 meter race in 50 seconds, what is her average speed?

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8 m/s.

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What is the speed of a bike that travels 1500 meters in 75 seconds?

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20 m/s.

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How do you convert kilometers per hour (km/h) to meters per second (m/s)?

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Multiply by 5/18.

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What is the speed of an object that travels 300 meters in 15 seconds?

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20 m/s.

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If a train travels 240 kilometers in 3 hours, what is its average speed?

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80 km/h.