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A car travels at a speed of 60 km/h for 2 hours. Calculate the distance travelled by the car Explain your answer using Distance, displacement, speed and velocity and distance.
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Forces and motion
Question
A car travels at a speed of 60 km/h for 2 hours. Calculate the distance travelled by the car Explain your answer using Distance, displacement, speed and velocity and distance.
Answer
The distance travelled by the car is 120 km.
Explanation
A strong answer should address calculate distance from speed and time directly. Use the context of Distance, displacement, speed and velocity within Forces and motion, then state the relevant forces or motion reasoning with units where needed. The answer is correct when it names the key physics quantity, keeps distance and displacement distinct, and links the conclusion back to the approved learning objective.
Common mistake
Confusing Distance with Speed
Students often confuse distance with speed, thinking that distance is the same as how fast an object is moving.
Remember that distance is the total path length traveled, while speed is the rate at which distance is covered. Use the formula distance = speed x time to clarify the distinction.
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