Exploring Speed, Distance, and Time Concepts

What is speed a measure of?

• The time an object takes to stop

• The distance an object travels in a certain time

• The height of an object

• The weight of an object

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What formula is used to calculate speed?

• Speed = Time / Distance

• Speed = Distance x Time

• Speed = Distance / Time

• Speed = Time x Distance

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What was the distance Usain Bolt ran to set the world record in 2009?

• 200 meters

• 100 meters

• 150 meters

• 50 meters

How long did it take Usain Bolt to run 100 meters in his world record?

• 9.58 seconds

• 8.95 seconds

• 10.44 seconds

• 11.23 seconds

What was Usain Bolt's speed in meters per second?

• 9.58 meters per second

• 10.44 meters per second

• 11.23 meters per second

• 12.34 meters per second

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What is the speed of a Formula One car in kilometers per hour?

• 575 km/h

• 475 km/h

• 375 km/h

• 275 km/h

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Why can't we directly compare the speeds of Usain Bolt and a Formula One car?

• Because they have different weights

• Because their speeds are in different units

• Because they have different shapes

• Because they run on different surfaces

How do you convert kilometers to meters?

• Multiply by 100

• Divide by 100

• Multiply by 1000

• Divide by 1000

What is the speed of the Formula One car in meters per second after conversion?

• 110.2 meters per second

• 120.2 meters per second

• 100.2 meters per second

• 104.2 meters per second

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Which formula represents the relationship between speed, distance, and time?

• Distance = Speed / Time

• Speed = Distance x Time

• Speed = Time / Distance

• Time = Distance / Speed