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 kilometers per hour (km/h) or meters per second (m/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 100 km in 2 hours, what is its average speed?

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50 km/h.

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What units can speed be measured in?

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Speed can be measured in kilometers per hour (km/h), meters per second (m/s), miles per hour (mph), etc.

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What is the average speed of a runner who covers 400 meters in 50 seconds?

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8 m/s.

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If a bike travels 30 miles in 1.5 hours, what is its average speed?

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20 miles/hour.

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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/hour.

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How do you convert kilometers per hour to meters per second?

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To convert km/h to m/s, divide the speed by 3.6.

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What is the average speed of a swimmer who swims 200 meters in 100 seconds?

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2 m/s.

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If a plane flies 600 miles in 2 hours, what is its average speed?

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300 miles/hour.