Question detail

If a car travels 100 meters in 5 seconds, what is its speed?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Forces and motion

Question

A. 20 m/s
B. 25 m/s
C. 15 m/s
D. 30 m/s

Answer

20 m/s

Explanation

Speed is calculated as distance divided by time. Here, speed = 100 meters / 5 seconds = 20 m/s.

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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