Speed - Which is Less Time - Changed Distance Units (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on advanced calculations involving speed, distance, and time. It enhances skills in comparing travel times of various objects (like rockets, bacteria, and bugs) given different speeds and distances. The problems require converting and equating units of measurement like meters, centimeters, and millimeters across situations to determine which object takes less time to complete its journey. This set of problems serves as a practical application of the mathematical concepts of unit conversion and rate comparison.

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Speed - Which is Less Time - Changed Distance Units Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Speed - Which is Less Time - Changed Distance 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/hr and goes 4cm. Bacteria B moves at 0.006m/hr and goes 0.03m. Which takes less time?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

2

Bug A crawls at 1cm/s and goes 5cm. Bug B crawls at 4mm/s and goes 20mm. Which takes less time?

a

Bug A

b

Bug B

3

Bacteria A moves at 1cm/d and goes 2cm. Bacteria B moves at 5mm/d and goes 40mm. Which takes less time?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

4

Bacteria A moves at 1cm/hr and goes 5cm. Bacteria B moves at 8mm/hr and goes 50mm. Which takes less time?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

5

Rocket A flies at 1m/ms and goes 4m. Rocket B flies at 71cm/ms and goes 500cm. Which takes less time?

a

Rocket A

b

Rocket B

6

Bacteria A moves at 1cm/d and goes 3cm. Bacteria B moves at 0.01m/d and goes 0.03m. Which takes less time?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

7

Bacteria A moves at 1cm/hr and goes 3cm. Bacteria B moves at 0.0029m/hr and goes 0.02m. Which takes less time?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B