Calculating Speed and Units

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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How do you calculate average speed?

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

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If a cyclist travels 32 km in 4 hours, what is their average speed?

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8 km/h.

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What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

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The unit of speed in the metric system is meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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How far does Oscar ride if he travels at 20 m/s for 500 seconds?

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10,000 meters.

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What is the formula to find distance when speed and time are known?

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Distance = Speed x Time.

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If Derek swims at 8 m/s, how long will it take him to swim 200 meters?

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25 seconds.

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What is the average speed of Juan if he runs 40 meters in 20 seconds?

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2 meters per second.

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What does total distance divided by total time represent?

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It represents average speed.

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What is instantaneous speed?

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