Calculating Speed

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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If a car travels 300 meters in 15 seconds, what is its speed?

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20 meters per second.

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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 5-kilometer race in 30 minutes, what is their speed?

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10 kilometers per hour.

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What is the speed of a train that travels 600 meters in 12 seconds?

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50 meters per second.

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If a cyclist covers 12 kilometers in 1 hour, what is their speed?

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12 kilometers per hour.

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What is the speed of a boat that travels 4 kilometers in 40 minutes?

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0.1 kilometers per minute.

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If a person walks 1 kilometer in 15 minutes, what is their speed?

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4 kilometers per hour.

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What is the speed of a vehicle that travels 150 meters in 5 seconds?

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30 meters per second.