This math topic focuses on comparing speeds by analyzing which entity is faster when distances are represented in different units and provided over various timeframes. The problems involve converting measurements from one unit to another, such as meters to centimeters or millimeters, to accurately determine speed. Through these exercises, students practice the skills of speed calculation and unit conversion within the context of advanced speed, distance, and time problems.
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Practice:
Which is Faster - Changed Distance Units
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Horse A trots 30km in 8hr. Horse B trots 30,000m in 4hr. Which is faster?
Speed - Which is Faster - Changed Distance Units Worksheet
| Math worksheet on 'Speed - Which is Faster - Changed Distance Units (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Speed, Distance, and Time - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/speed_distance_time_advanced/ |
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| Bacteria A moves 20cm in 4hr. Bacteria B moves 0.5m in 6hr. Which is faster? |
a
| Bacteria A |
b
| Bacteria B |
2
| Spaceship A flies 50m in 7ms. Spaceship B flies 4,000cm in 7ms. Which is faster? |
a
| Spaceship A |
b
| Spaceship B |
3
| Spaceship A flies 50km in 7ms. Spaceship B flies 50,000m in 8ms. Which is faster? |
a
| Spaceship A |
b
| Spaceship B |
4
| Car A drives 30m in 4s. Car B drives 4,000cm in 6s. Which is faster? |
a
| Car A |
b
| Car B |
5
| Horse A trots 50km in 6hr. Horse B trots 40,000m in 6hr. Which is faster? |
a
| Horse A |
b
| Horse B |
6
| Bacteria A moves 50mm in 4d. Bacteria B moves 0.03m in 8d. Which is faster? |
a
| Bacteria A |
b
| Bacteria B |
7
| Spaceship A flies 50km in 7ms. Spaceship B flies 40,000m in 6ms. Which is faster? |
a
| Spaceship A |
b
| Spaceship B |