SUMMARY
Mary's average speed during her 10-kilometer run, completed in 40 minutes, is calculated to be 4.17 meters per second. This is derived from converting kilometers to meters and minutes to seconds, where 10 kilometers equals 10,000 meters and 40 minutes equals 2,400 seconds. The formula used for this calculation is average speed equals total distance divided by total time.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of basic units of measurement: kilometers and meters
- Knowledge of time conversion: minutes to seconds
- Familiarity with the formula for calculating average speed
- Basic arithmetic skills for performing division
NEXT STEPS
- Learn about unit conversions between kilometers and meters
- Study time conversion techniques from minutes to seconds
- Explore the formula for average speed in different contexts
- Practice calculating average speed with various distances and times
USEFUL FOR
Students learning basic physics concepts, educators teaching speed and distance, and anyone interested in understanding average speed calculations.