Math Problem Statement
What is the speed (in meters per second) of a car that has traveled 10 km in 15 minutes? (Adjusting your answer to 2 significant digits)
Question 14Answer
a.
11.11 m/s
b.
11 m/s
c.
11.1 m/s
d.
0.67 m/s
Solution
To find the speed of the car in meters per second, we need to convert both the distance and the time into the appropriate units.
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Convert distance:
The car travels 10 kilometers. Since 1 kilometer = 1000 meters,
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Convert time:
The time given is 15 minutes. Since 1 minute = 60 seconds,
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Calculate speed:
Speed is distance divided by time:
Thus, the speed of the car is 11.11 m/s.
Now, rounding to two significant digits, the answer is:
b. 11 m/s
Would you like more details or have any further questions? Here are 5 related questions:
- How do you convert units of speed from m/s to km/h?
- What is the formula for average speed?
- If the car continues at this speed, how long would it take to travel 50 km?
- How would the speed change if the time were reduced to 10 minutes?
- What is the difference between speed and velocity?
Tip: Always make sure to use consistent units when calculating speed—convert distances to meters and time to seconds for speed in meters per second (m/s).
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Distance, Speed, and Time
Unit Conversion
Formulas
Speed = Distance / Time
Theorems
Unit conversion from kilometers to meters and minutes to seconds
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8