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. It is a measure of how fast something is moving on average.

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What is the formula for average speed?

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What two measurements are needed to calculate average speed?

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Distance and Time.

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If a car travels 120 miles in 2 hours, what is its average speed?

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60 mph.

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What is the average speed of a worm that travels 10 meters in 5 minutes?

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2 meters/minute.

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Cesar drove from Houston to Dallas in 4 hours covering 250 miles. What was his average speed?

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62.5 mph.

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If a truck pulls 2,000 pounds at an average speed of 2 yards per minute, what is its speed?

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2 yards per minute.

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How do you convert speed from miles per hour to meters per second?

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Multiply by 0.44704.

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What is the average speed of a runner who completes a 5 km race in 25 minutes?

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12 km/h.

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If a cyclist travels 30 miles in 1.5 hours, what is their average speed?

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20 mph.