Calculating Average Speed Flashcard

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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. It is usually expressed in units such as meters per minute (m/min) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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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 swimmer covers 200 meters in 4 minutes, what is their average speed?

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50 m/min.

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What is the average speed of a runner who runs 1,000 meters in 5 minutes?

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200 m/min.

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How do you convert minutes to seconds?

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Multiply the number of minutes by 60.

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If a runner completes a 400-meter race in 50 seconds, what is their average speed?

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8 m/s.

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What is the average speed of a car that travels 150 kilometers in 3 hours?

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50 km/h.

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How do you find the average speed of a boat traveling 120 kilometers downstream in 3 hours?

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Average speed = 120 km / 3 h = 40 km/h.

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What units are commonly used to express average speed?

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Common units include meters per minute (m/min) and kilometers per hour (km/h).

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.