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 miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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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 UFO flies 100 miles in 5 seconds, what is its average speed?

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20 miles/sec.

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A rocket car travels 1,000 km in 250 seconds. What is its average speed?

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4 km/sec.

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What is the average speed of Bigfoot if it covers 90 km in 30 minutes?

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3 km/min.

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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 duck that waddles 100 yards in 10 minutes?

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10 yards/min.

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If a snail travels 360 meters in 18 seconds, what is its average speed?

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20 m/s.

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What units can speed be measured in?

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Speed can be measured in units such as meters per second (m/s), kilometers per hour (km/h), miles per hour (mph), and yards per minute (yd/min).

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What is the formula for converting meters per second to kilometers per hour?

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