7.7A Calculate 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) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance ÷ Time.

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

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50 km/h.

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What is the average speed of a runner who jogs 300 meters in 150 seconds?

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2 m/s.

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Convert 60 km/h to m/s.

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60 km/h = 16.67 m/s.

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If a cyclist travels 1200 meters in 4 minutes, what is their speed in m/s?

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5 m/s.

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What is the unit of speed in the metric system?

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

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A train travels 240 kilometers in 2 hours. What is its average speed?

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120 km/h.

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If a person walks 1.5 kilometers in 30 minutes, what is their speed in km/h?

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3 km/h.

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What is the average speed of a swimmer who swims 100 meters in 50 seconds?

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2 m/s.