Speed and Average Speed

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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).

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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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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What is the SI unit of speed?

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The SI unit of speed is meters per second (m/s).

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Convert 60 meters in 4 seconds to speed.

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Speed = 60 meters / 4 seconds = 15 m/s.

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If Xavier runs 100 meters in 10 seconds, what is his speed?

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Speed = 100 meters / 10 seconds = 10 m/s.

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A comet travels 30,000 kilometers in 15 minutes. What is its speed in km/min?

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Speed = 30,000 km / 15 min = 2,000 km/min.

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Which of the following is a unit of speed? km/h, h, km, s

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km/h is a unit of speed.

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What is the formula for average speed?

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Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time.

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If a car travels 150 km in 3 hours, what is its average speed?

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Average Speed = 150 km / 3 hours = 50 km/h.