Which is Faster - Changed Distance Units (Level 2)

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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Speed - Which is Faster - Changed Distance Units Worksheet

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Speed - Which is Faster - Changed Distance Units
1
Car A drives 50m in 8s. Car B drives 300dm in 6s. Which is faster?
a
Car A
b
Car B
2
Bug A crawls 40dm in 7hr. Bug B crawls 0.03hm in 6hr. Which is faster?
a
Bug A
b
Bug B
3
Train A travels 40dam in 5s. Train B travels 2hm in 8s. Which is faster?
a
Train A
b
Train B
4
Car A drives 50m in 6s. Car B drives 40,000mm in 6s. Which is faster?
a
Car A
b
Car B
5
Bacteria A moves 40cm in 7hr. Bacteria B moves 200mm in 4hr. Which is faster?
a
Bacteria A
b
Bacteria B
6
Bug A crawls 40dm in 8min. Bug B crawls 0.02hm in 7min. Which is faster?
a
Bug A
b
Bug B
7
Bug A crawls 40dm in 5min. Bug B crawls 3,000mm in 6min. Which is faster?
a
Bug A
b
Bug B
8
Spaceship A flies 20hm in 4ms. Spaceship B flies 5,000m in 8ms. Which is faster?
a
Spaceship A
b
Spaceship B