Calculating Speed: Distance and Time Relationships

What is the definition of speed?

• The time taken to cover a certain distance

• The amount of time taken to travel a certain distance

• The rate at which an object moves

• The distance covered in a certain time

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Which formula represents speed?

• Speed = Distance / Time

• Speed = Time / Distance

• Speed = Distance + Time

• Speed = Distance x Time

In the DST triangle, what does 'D' stand for?

• Distance

• Duration

• Density

• Diameter

Which of the following is a unit of distance?

• Minutes

• Meters

• Seconds

• Hours

Which of the following is a unit of speed?

• Minutes

• Meters per second

• Kilometers

• Hours

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Which of the following is NOT a unit of time?

• Minutes

• Meters

• Hours

• Seconds

If a person drives 150 miles in 2 hours, what is their speed?

• 150 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

• 75 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

A wasp flies at 8.2 meters per second for 2 seconds. How far does it travel?

• 16.4 meters

• 10.4 meters

• 18.4 meters

• 12.4 meters

A train travels 183 miles in 3 hours. What is its speed?

• 60 miles per hour

• 63 miles per hour

• 61 miles per hour

• 62 miles per hour

Jack ran 32.188 meters in 6.19 seconds. What was his speed?

• 5.2 meters per second

• 5.4 meters per second

• 5.1 meters per second

• 5.3 meters per second

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