Speed, Distance, and Time Math

Front

What is the formula to calculate distance?

Back

Distance = Speed × Time

Front

If a car travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour for 2 hours, how far does it travel?

Back

120 miles

Front

What is the average speed if a person travels 150 miles in 3 hours?

Back

50 miles/hour

Front

Define speed in terms of distance and time.

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

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

Back

8 m/sec

Front

How do you convert miles per hour to meters per second?

Back

Multiply by 0.44704.

Front

A train travels 300 miles in 5 hours. What is its speed?

Back

60 miles/hour

Front

What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

Back

Meters per second (m/sec) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

Front

If a cyclist travels 45 miles in 1.5 hours, what is their speed?

Back

30 miles/hour