Average Speed

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What is average speed?

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

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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 the formula to calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time

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What are common units of speed?

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Common units of speed include kilometers per hour (km/hr), meters per second (m/s), and miles per hour (mph).

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If a car travels 150 miles in 2.5 hours, what is its average speed?

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Average speed = Distance / Time = 150 miles / 2.5 hours = 60 miles per hour.

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What is the difference between average speed and instantaneous speed?

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Average speed is calculated over a period of time, while instantaneous speed is measured at a specific moment.

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If a runner completes a 100-meter dash in 13 seconds, what is their average speed?

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Average speed = Distance / Time = 100 meters / 13 seconds = 7.69 meters/second.

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What is the average speed of a cyclist who travels 30 km in 1.5 hours?

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Average speed = Distance / Time = 30 km / 1.5 hours = 20 km/hr.

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What is the average speed of a train that travels 300 miles in 5 hours?

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Average speed = Distance / Time = 300 miles / 5 hours = 60 miles per hour.

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If a person walks 5 km in 1 hour, what is their average speed?

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Average speed = Distance / Time = 5 km / 1 hour = 5 km/hr.