Converting Units

The video tutorial explains how to convert a speed of 72 kilometers per hour into meters per second. It involves converting kilometers to meters and hours to seconds, ensuring the correct units are used throughout. The process is broken down into clear steps, emphasizing the importance of separating distance and time conversions. The final speed is calculated as 20 meters per second, with marks awarded for each conversion step and the final answer.

What is the first step in converting a speed from kilometers per hour to meters per second?

• Multiply by 100

• Separate distance and time

• Add the units together

• Convert kilometers to miles

How many meters are there in one kilometer?

• 500 meters

• 1000 meters

• 1500 meters

• 100 meters

What is the total number of seconds in an hour?

• 600 seconds

• 1800 seconds

• 2400 seconds

• 3600 seconds

What is the final speed in meters per second after conversion?

• 30 meters per second

• 15 meters per second

• 20 meters per second

• 25 meters per second

Which step is crucial to avoid confusion during the conversion process?

• Separating distance and time

• Using a calculator

• Combining distance and time

• Ignoring units