Calculating Average Speed Check

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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 meters per second (m/s) or meters per minute (m/m).

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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 runner completes 1600 meters in 200 seconds, what is their speed?

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8 m/s.

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What is the formula for speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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Convert 12 minutes to seconds.

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12 minutes = 720 seconds.

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If Ms. H rides 2400 meters in 12 minutes, what is her average speed in m/m?

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200 m/m.

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What is the speed of a car that travels 60 meters in 15 seconds?

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4 m/s.

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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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What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

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Meters per second (m/s) or meters per minute (m/m).

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If a vehicle travels 300 meters in 50 seconds, what is its speed?

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6 m/s.