Calculating Average Speed (7)

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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 to calculate average speed?

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Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time

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If a train travels 500 miles in 10 hours, what is its average speed?

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50 miles per hour

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A boat travels 120 miles in 6 hours. What is the average speed of the boat?

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20 mph

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How do you find the average speed of an object?

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Divide the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

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What is the unit of speed?

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The unit of speed is typically miles per hour (mph) or meters per second (m/s).

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If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is its average speed?

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60 miles per hour

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What does it mean if an object has a constant speed?

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It means the object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.

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If a cyclist travels 15 miles in 1 hour, what is their average speed?

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15 miles per hour

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What is the average speed of a runner who completes a 10-mile race in 2 hours?

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5 miles per hour