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 formula is used to calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time

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When a speed word problem says 'how fast', what is that asking for?

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Speed

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What do you need to solve for speed?

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You need distance and time.

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If a car travels 100 kilometers in 2 hours, what is its average speed?

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50 km/h

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What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

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Meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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If a runner completes a 10 km race in 50 minutes, what is their average speed?

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12 km/h

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What tools can you use to measure speed?

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Stopwatch, meter, calculator.

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If a cyclist travels 30 miles in 1.5 hours, what is their average speed?

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20 miles per hour (mph).

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

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60 miles per hour (mph).