Question detail
What is the formula to calculate distance travelled when speed and time are known?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. distance = speed / time
- B. distance = speed x time
- C. distance = time / speed
- D. distance = speed + time
Answer
distance = speed x time
Explanation
The correct formula for calculating distance is distance = speed x time, which shows that distance is the product of speed and the time traveled.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Speed Calculation
Students often confuse the formula for speed, mistakenly using distance divided by time instead of the correct equation.
Remind students that speed is calculated using the equation speed = distance / time, and encourage them to practice using this formula with different examples.
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