Calculating Speed

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, usually measured in meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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What is the formula to calculate speed?

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S = d/t, where S is speed, d is distance, and t is time.

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If a car travels 100 meters in 4 seconds, what is its speed?

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25 m/s (calculated as 100 m / 4 s).

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What units are commonly used to measure speed?

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Common units include meters per second (m/s) and kilometers per hour (km/h).

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How do you convert kilometers per hour to meters per second?

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To convert km/h to m/s, divide the speed by 3.6.

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If a runner completes a 400-meter lap in 50 seconds, what is their average speed?

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8 m/s (calculated as 400 m / 50 s).

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What is the average speed of a cyclist who travels 30 km in 2 hours?

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15 km/h (calculated as 30 km / 2 h).

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If a train travels 120 km in 3 hours, what is its speed?

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40 km/h (calculated as 120 km / 3 h).

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What is the difference in speed between a dog that runs 50 km in 5 days and a cat that runs 15 km in 3 days?

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5 km/day (calculated by finding the speeds of both and subtracting).

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If a zombie runs 36 meters in 6 seconds, what is its speed?

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6 m/s (calculated as 36 m / 6 s).