Speed - Which is Further - Changed Time Units (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on comparing distances traveled by using different units of speed and time. It examines scenarios where two entities (like bacteria or bugs) move at different speeds and for different durations. Each problem requires converting speed or time units to determine which entity travels further over its given period. This topic is a practical application of skills within the broader unit concerning speed, distance, and time at an advanced level. These problems facilitate understanding of unit conversions and applying the formulas for distance calculation in varied contexts.

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Speed - Which is Further - Changed Time Units Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Speed - Which is Further - Changed Time Units (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Speed, Distance, and Time - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/speed_distance_time_advanced/

1

Bacteria A moves at 1cm/d for 5d. Bacteria B moves at 0.0238cm/hr for 168hr. Which goes further?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

2

Bacteria A moves at 1mm/d for 5d. Bacteria B moves at 0.014mm/hr for 144hr. Which goes further?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

3

Bug A crawls at 1cm/min for 4min. Bug B crawls at 60cm/hr for 0.07hr. Which goes further?

a

Bug A

b

Bug B

4

Bacteria A moves at 1cm/d for 7d. Bacteria B moves at 0.0139cm/hr for 144hr. Which goes further?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

5

Bug A crawls at 1m/min for 4min. Bug B crawls at 15m/hr for 0.13hr. Which goes further?

a

Bug A

b

Bug B

6

Bug A crawls at 1cm/min for 5min. Bug B crawls at 36cm/hr for 0.08hr. Which goes further?

a

Bug A

b

Bug B

7

Bacteria A moves at 1cm/min for 7min. Bacteria B moves at 30cm/hr for 0.1hr. Which goes further?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B