This math topic focuses on comparing speeds, involving complex unit conversions in both distance and time dimensions. The questions challenge students to determine which of two entities is moving faster by comparing speeds that are given in different units. Example problems include converting units like meters to kilometers and seconds to minutes or hours, and then computing the speed to see which entity is faster. The content is part of an advanced "Speed, Distance, and Time" unit, requiring a good understanding of unit conversion and basic calculation of speed.
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Practice:
Which is Faster - Changed Both Units
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Spaceship A flies 20km in 70ms. Spaceship B flies 30,000m in 0.07s. Which is faster?
Speed - Which is Faster - Changed Both Units Worksheet
| Math worksheet on 'Speed - Which is Faster - Changed Both Units (Level 3)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Speed, Distance, and Time - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/speed_distance_time_advanced/ |
| Bug A crawls 30cm in 40s. Bug B crawls 0.2m in 1min. Which is faster? |
| Bug A |
| Bug B |
| Bug A crawls 20m in 60min. Bug B crawls 3,000cm in 4,800s. Which is faster? |
| Bug A |
| Bug B |
| Bacteria A moves 50mm in 40d. Bacteria B moves 4cm in 100,800min. Which is faster? |
| Bacteria A |
| Bacteria B |
| Rocket A flies 50km in 80s. Rocket B flies 20,000m in 1.33min. Which is faster? |
| Rocket A |
| Rocket B |
| Bug A crawls 40mm in 40s. Bug B crawls 0.03m in 0.0194hr. Which is faster? |
| Bug A |
| Bug B |
| Horse A trots 30mm in 70ms. Horse B trots 5cm in 0.06s. Which is faster? |
| Horse A |
| Horse B |
| Bacteria A moves 40mm in 60min. Bacteria B moves 0.05m in 0.0417d. Which is faster? |
| Bacteria A |
| Bacteria B |