Distance, Time and Speed Calculations Flashcard

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

If a storm is 60 km away and moving at 20 km/hr, how long will it take to reach your house?

Back

3 hours

Front

How do you calculate distance if you know speed and time?

Back

Distance = Speed x Time

Front

A puppy runs at 15 m/s for 5 seconds. How far does it run?

Back

75 m

Front

What is the average speed of a car that travels 300 km in 6 hours?

Back

50 km/hr

Front

If a man runs at 70 m/s for 30 seconds, what distance does he cover?

Back

2100 m

Front

What is the speed of a helicopter that traveled 1200 miles in 7 hours?

Back

171 mi/hr

Front

Define average speed.

Back

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

Front

What units are commonly used to measure speed?

Back

Kilometers per hour (km/hr), meters per second (m/s), miles per hour (mi/hr).

Front

If a car travels 150 km in 3 hours, what is its speed?

Back

50 km/hr