Average Speed

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What is average speed?

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Average speed is defined as the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken to travel that distance.

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How do you calculate average speed?

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Average speed can be calculated using the formula: Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time.

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What units are commonly used to express average speed?

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Average speed is commonly expressed in units such as meters per second (m/s), kilometers per hour (km/h), or miles per hour (mph).

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

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The average speed is 60 mph, calculated as 120 miles / 2 hours.

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What is the average speed of an object that travels 100 meters in 10 seconds?

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The average speed is 10 m/s, calculated as 100 meters / 10 seconds.

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How does the average speed differ from instantaneous speed?

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Average speed is the total distance divided by total time, while instantaneous speed is the speed of an object at a specific moment in time.

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What is the average speed of a runner who completes a 400-meter lap in 50 seconds?

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The average speed is 8 m/s, calculated as 400 meters / 50 seconds.

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

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The average speed is 20 km/h, calculated as 30 km / 1.5 hours.

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What factors can affect average speed?

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Factors that can affect average speed include terrain, weather conditions, and the physical condition of the traveler.

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How do you find the average speed when given multiple trials with different times?

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To find the average speed for multiple trials, calculate the total distance for all trials and divide it by the total time taken for all trials.