B5-Calculating Speed

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically expressed in units like meters per second (m/s) or feet per second (ft/s).

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How do you calculate average speed?

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Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken. Formula: Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time.

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If a car travels 60 miles in 2 hours, what is its average speed?

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30 miles/hour.

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What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

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Meters per second (m/s).

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What is the unit of speed in the imperial system?

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Feet per second (ft/s) or miles per hour (mph).

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A runner completes a 400-meter track in 50 seconds. What is their average speed?

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8 meters/second.

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What is the average speed of a cyclist who travels 15 kilometers in 1 hour?

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15 kilometers/hour.

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If a train covers 120 kilometers in 2 hours, what is its average speed?

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60 kilometers/hour.

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What is the average speed of a person walking 3 miles in 1 hour?

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3 miles/hour.

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A dog runs 100 meters in 20 seconds. What is its average speed?

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5 meters/second.