Calculate Distance Walked in Kilometers by Betty from Bay Farm Bridge to Hornet

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The problem involves calculating the distance walked by Betty from Bay Farm Bridge to Hornet, given her average speed and the time taken for the trip. The subject area relates to basic kinematics and unit conversion.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the relationship between speed, time, and distance, with some emphasizing the need for multiplication rather than division. There are questions about unit conversions, specifically converting hours to seconds.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing guidance on the formula for distance and the importance of unit conversion. There is a focus on clarifying misunderstandings regarding the calculations involved.

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There is a mention of the need to convert time from hours to seconds, which is a critical step in the calculation process. The original poster expresses difficulty in arriving at the correct answer, indicating potential confusion about the method.

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Betty walks at average speed of 0.8 m/s from the Bay Farm bridge to the Hornet (aircraft carrier). The trip takes her 1.8 hours. How far did she walk in kilometers?

I divided it but it never came out right can someone explain how to do it?
 
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You divided? But it is multiplication that you must perform here. speed*times=distance. To remember it easily, look at the units: speed is m/s, time is s. So speed*time = (m/s)(s)=m (=distance). While distance/speed = m/(m/s)=s (=time)

P.S. Don't forget to convert the hours into seconds before multiplying!
 
Speed = distance/time so distance= speed* time. Do you know how many seconds there are in an hour?
 
Yeah 3600 seconds
 

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