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 the formula for average speed?

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Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time

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What does a constant speed graph look like?

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A constant speed graph is a straight line that slopes upwards, indicating equal distance covered in equal time.

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is speed with a specific direction.

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

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Average Speed = 100 km / 2 hours = 50 km/h.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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If a runner completes a 400 meter lap in 50 seconds, what is their speed?

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Speed = 400 meters / 50 seconds = 8 m/s.

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What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

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The unit of speed in the metric system is meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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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.