Speed

What is speed?

• The rate of change of distance with time.

• When an object moves from one position to another.

• When an object changes direction.

• The rate of change of time with distance.

What is the formula to calculate speed?

• S = t/d
• S = d/t
• S = d x t
• S = t x d

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A runner races in the 100 meter dash.  It takes her 10 seconds to finish.  What is her average speed?

• 10 m/s
• 1000 m/s
• 100 seconds
• 10 seconds

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Total distance divided by total time is

• average speed
• constant speed
• instantaneous speed
• acceleration

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The correct equation to calculate speed is

• distance/time
• time/distance
• distance x time
• distance/time²

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Shona cycles at an average speed of 8km/h. How far has she travelled if she cycles for 4 hours?

• 55km
• 32km
• 43km
• 32miles

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Bob runs from 4:50 pm until 5:20pm at an average speed of 7km/h. How far did he go?

• 4.5km
• 2.5km
• 3.5km
• 14km

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Joanna drives for 400km at an average speed of 80km/h. How long was her journey?

• Joanna's journey was 5hrs long
• Joanna's journey was 10hrs long
• Joanna's journey was 20hrs long
• Joanna's journey was 15hrs long

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What is the speed of an object that travels 60 meters in 4 seconds?

• 240 m/s
• 15 m/s
• 0.067 m/s
• 15 mph

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What two measurements are necessary for calculating speed?

• Mass and time
• Temperature and mass
• Mass and distance
• Distance and time

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