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A car travels a distance of 150 meters in 5 seconds. Calculate the speed of the car Explain your answer using Distance, displacement, speed and velocity and distance.
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Forces and motion
Question
A car travels a distance of 150 meters in 5 seconds. Calculate the speed of the car Explain your answer using Distance, displacement, speed and velocity and distance.
Answer
30 m/s
Explanation
A strong answer should address calculate speed from distance 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
Common Mistake in Speed Calculation
Students often confuse speed with velocity and forget to use the correct units when calculating speed from distance and time.
Remind students to use the formula speed = distance / time and ensure they convert distance to meters and time to seconds for consistent units.
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