6.8C 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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How do you calculate average speed?

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Average speed = Total Distance / Total Time.

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If a ball travels 8 meters in 10 seconds, what is its average speed?

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0.8 m/s.

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A train travels 800 kilometers in 6 hours. What is its average speed?

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133 km/h.

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What is the average speed of a toy car that rolls 2 meters in 11 seconds?

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0.18 m/s.

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If a train travels at 70 km/h for 3 hours, how far does it travel?

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210 kilometers.

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If a car travels at 80 km/h for 2 hours, how far does it travel?

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160 kilometers.

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Which travels farther: a train at 70 km/h for 3 hours or a car at 80 km/h for 2 hours?

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The train travels farther because it travels 210 kilometers.

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What does a distance-time table show?

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It shows the relationship between distance traveled and time taken, helping to calculate average speed.

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What is the significance of the highest average speed in a distance-time table?

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It indicates the section where the object traveled the fastest.