10/14/24 Calculating Speed

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What is speed?

Back

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

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Which of the following is not a unit of speed?

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Liters per second is not a unit of speed.

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How do you calculate average speed?

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Average speed is calculated by dividing total distance by total time.

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If a girl rides 500 meters in 50 seconds, what is her speed?

Back

10 m/s.

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

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15 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 is instantaneous speed?

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Instantaneous speed is the speed of an object at a specific moment in time.

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What is constant speed?

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Constant speed means an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.

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If a runner completes a 100 meter dash in 10 seconds, what is her average speed?

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10 m/s.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).