Speed Problems

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).

Front

How do you calculate average speed?

Back

Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken. Formula: Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time.

Front

If Jane jogs 18 km in 2 hours, what is her jogging speed?

Back

9 km/h.

Front

What is the speed of a plane that travels 450 miles in 2 hours?

Back

225 miles per hour.

Front

What tools can be used to measure speed?

Back

A stopwatch and a meter stick are commonly used to measure speed.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is instantaneous speed?

Back

Instantaneous speed is the speed of an object at a specific moment in time.

Front

What is constant speed?

Back

Constant speed means an object travels the same distance in equal intervals of time.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object, which can occur when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

Front

If Alan travels 100 km in 5 hours, what is his average speed?

Back

20 km/h.