Calculating Speed

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

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What is the formula to calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time

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If a car travels 120 km in 3 hours, what is its average speed?

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40 kilometers per hour

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A cyclist rides 30 kilometers in 1.5 hours. What is her average speed?

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20 kilometers per hour

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How do you convert hours to minutes?

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Multiply the number of hours by 60.

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If a runner completes a 200 meter race in 20 seconds, what is her average speed?

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10 meters per second

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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 per hour

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If a person walks 5 kilometers in 1 hour, what is their speed?

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5 kilometers per hour

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What is the average speed of a snail that travels 15 centimeters in 3 minutes?

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5 centimeters per minute

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

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300 miles per hour