Calculating Speed

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time

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If a car travels 60 miles in 2 hours, what is its speed?

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30 miles/hour

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

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8 meters/second

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What unit is speed commonly measured in?

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Speed is commonly measured in meters per second (m/s) or miles per hour (mph).

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If a bike travels 15 kilometers in 1 hour, what is its speed?

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15 kilometers/hour

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What happens to speed if distance increases but time stays the same?

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Speed increases.

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What happens to speed if time increases but distance stays the same?

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Speed decreases.

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If a train travels 120 miles in 3 hours, what is its speed?

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40 miles/hour