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What is the unit of measurement commonly used for speed?
What is the unit of measurement commonly used for speed?
If a cyclist travels 150 kilometers in 3 hours, what is their speed?
If a cyclist travels 150 kilometers in 3 hours, what is their speed?
How is average speed calculated?
How is average speed calculated?
If a runner completes a 1,000-meter race in 200 seconds, what is their average speed?
If a runner completes a 1,000-meter race in 200 seconds, what is their average speed?
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In which scenario would the average speed not accurately reflect the speed at various moments?
In which scenario would the average speed not accurately reflect the speed at various moments?
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Study Notes
Speed
- Speed is how fast something moves, showing distance covered in a given time.
- Measured in units like meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
Distance
- Distance is the total length of the path traveled.
- Measured in units like meters (m) or kilometers (km).
Time
- Time is the duration of movement.
- Measured in seconds (s), minutes (min), or hours (h).
Speed Calculation
- Speed is calculated by dividing distance by time.
- Formula: Speed = Distance / Time
Average Speed
- Average speed is the total distance divided by the total time.
- It represents the overall speed, considering variations in speed during a period.
- Formula: Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time
Examples
- A car traveling 100 km in 2 hours has a speed of 50 km/h.
- A runner completing a 400-meter track in 50 seconds has an average speed of 8 m/s.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the concepts of speed, distance, and time, including calculations and examples. Learn how to compute both speed and average speed using the relevant formulas. Test your understanding of these fundamental concepts in physics.
