7.7A Calculate Speed

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in units like kilometers per hour (km/h) or meters per second (m/s).

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed is calculated using the formula: Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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If a motorcycle travels 368 km in 8 hours, what is its speed?

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46 km/h.

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If a car travels 240 km in 5 hours, what is its speed?

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48 km/h.

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What is the average speed of a car that travels 60 km in 2 hours?

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30 km/h.

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Which of the following is not a unit of speed: m/s, km/s, seconds, m/min?

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Seconds.

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If Steve throws a football 50 meters in 3 seconds, what is the average speed of the football?

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16.7 m/s.

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What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

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The unit of speed in the metric system is meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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What does average speed mean?

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

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.