How Do You Calculate Average Speed Over Different Speeds?

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To calculate average speed over different speeds, use the formula: average speed = total distance / total time. In the example provided, driving 1 kilometer at 14 km/h takes approximately 4.29 minutes, and driving another kilometer at 30 km/h takes 2 minutes. The total distance is 2 kilometers, and the total time is about 6.29 minutes, leading to an average speed of approximately 19.05 km/h. It's important to distinguish between speed and velocity, as they are often used interchangeably but have different implications. Understanding these calculations is essential for accurately determining average speed in varying conditions.
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1. We drive a distance of 1 kilometer at 14 km/h. Then we drive an additional distance of 1 kilometer at 30 km/h. What is our average speed?



2. average speed= total distance / total time


3. 22mp/h
 
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If your velocity is 14km/h, then if you drove a distance of 14km it would take you 1 hour, as I'm sure you're aware. Thus if you only drove a distance of 1 km . . .

What is the formula for velocity? Think about the dimensions (units) of velocity.
 
the formula for velocity is

v= distance / time


and i think the 14 km/h is regarding the speed
 
Yes, you're right. I tend to use velocity as synonymous with speed, which isn't correct. Often it will be negligible, though.

Speed=Distance/Time

Just plug and crank, now.
 
but i don't know how to find the time
 
Speed=Distance/Time

If your speed is 14km/h,
and you travel a distance of 1 km,
then the time is ?

I'm sorry, I'm not sure I can walk you much farther without giving you the answer, but let me know if this doesn't help and I'll think of another way. =)
 

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