Calculating 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 car travels 100 km in 2 hours, what is its average speed?

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Average speed = 100 km / 2 hours = 50 km/h.

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What units can average speed be measured in?

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Average speed can be measured in units such as km/h, m/s, mi/yr, etc.

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If a runner completes a 400 m track in 50 seconds, what is their average speed?

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Average speed = 400 m / 50 s = 8 m/s.

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What is the average speed of a cyclist who travels 30 km in 1.5 hours?

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Average speed = 30 km / 1.5 hours = 20 km/h.

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If a train travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is its average speed?

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Average speed = 300 miles / 5 hours = 60 miles/hour.

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What is the average speed of a person walking 1.5 km in 30 minutes?

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Average speed = 1.5 km / 0.5 hours = 3 km/h.

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If a car travels 120 miles in 2 hours, what is its average speed in miles per hour?

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Average speed = 120 miles / 2 hours = 60 miles/hour.

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What is the average speed of a boat that travels 15 km in 1 hour?

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Average speed = 15 km / 1 hour = 15 km/h.