6.8C Average Speed

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What is average speed?

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Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

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How do you calculate average speed?

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Average speed = Total distance / Total time.

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If a bus travels 20 km in 30 minutes, what is its average speed in km/h?

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40 km/h.

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What is the average speed of an object if it travels 114 meters in 100 seconds?

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1.14 m/s.

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What two measurements are needed to calculate speed?

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Distance and time.

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What is the formula for speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

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If a car travels 78 miles in 2 hours, what is its speed?

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39 miles per hour.

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What units are commonly used to express speed?

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Common units include meters per second (m/s), kilometers per hour (km/h), and miles per hour (mph).

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What is the relationship between distance, speed, and time?

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Distance = Speed x Time.