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What is the formula to calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time

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If a cyclist travels 30 meters in 3 hours, how do you calculate their speed?

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Speed = 30 meters / 3 hours = 10 m/h

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What is the average speed of a man running a marathon of 32 miles at 8 mph?

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It takes him 4 hours to complete the marathon.

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How do you find the average speed if you know the distance and time?

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Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time

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What is the average speed of a car that travels 300 miles in 3 hours?

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Average Speed = 300 miles / 3 hours = 100 mph

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If Mrs. Romo walks for 4 hours and covers 10 km, how do you calculate her average speed?

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Average Speed = 10 km / 4 hours = 2.5 km/h

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What units are commonly used to measure speed?

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Speed is commonly measured in meters per hour (m/h), miles per hour (mph), or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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What is the relationship between distance, speed, and time?

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Distance = Speed x Time

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How can you convert speed from miles per hour to kilometers per hour?

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Multiply the speed in mph by 1.60934 to convert to km/h.

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What is the average speed of a jogger who runs 5 miles in 3 hours?

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Average Speed = 5 miles / 3 hours = 1.67 mph (approximately 1.6 mph).