Speed, Distance, Time

Which of the following is a unit for speed?

• Kilograms (kg)

• Liters (L)

• Meters per second (m/s)

• Newtons (N)

In the equation for speed, what does 't' represent?

• Distance

• Time

• Speed

• Acceleration

What is the formula for calculating speed?

• speed = distance / time

• speed = time / distance

• speed = distance * time

• speed = distance + time

Which of the following units can be used to measure speed?

• Meters per second (m/s)

• Kilograms (kg)

• Liters (L)

• Newtons (N)

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What is the formula to calculate distance if speed and time are known?

• Distance = Speed * Time

• Distance = Speed / Time

• Distance = Time / Speed

• Distance = Speed + Time

Which of the following is NOT a correct unit for speed?

• miles/hour
• km/min
• seconds/hour
• cm/s

A cheetah runs 700 meters in 35 seconds. What is her speed in m/s?

• 35 m/s

• 30 m/s

• 25 m/s

• 20 m/s

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If a car travels at 50 miles per hour, how many miles will it cover in 10 hours?

• 450 miles

• 500 miles

• 550 miles

• 600 miles

If a train travels at 80 kilometers per hour, how many kilometers will it cover in 5 hours?

• 300 kilometers

• 400 kilometers

• 500 kilometers

• 600 kilometers

A cyclist covers 1800 meters in 2.5 minutes. What is his speed in km/min?

1 km = 1000 m

• 1.24 km/min

• 0.54 km/min

• 0.72 km/min

• 0.098 km/min