Speed

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time. It tells us how fast something is moving.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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If a car travels 100 meters in 5 seconds, what is its speed?

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20 meters/second.

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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 unit of speed in the imperial system?

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Miles per hour (mph).

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If a runner covers 30 yards in 3 seconds, what is their speed?

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10 yards/second.

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What does it mean if an object is speeding up?

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It means the object's speed is increasing over time.

Front

What does a dot graph showing speeding up look like?

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The dots are spaced closer together as time goes on.

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If a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, what is its speed?

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60 miles/hour.

Front

What is the fastest speed among these: 15 mph, 25 mph, 10 mph?

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25 mph.