This math topic focuses on comparing times taken by different moving entities given variable speeds and changed distance units. It includes exercises involving units like meters, centimeters, and millimeters, requiring users to calculate which of two options—each moving at a different speed and over a different distance—takes less time to complete its journey. This involves understanding and converting between varying units of length and speed to determine the quickest route or method, enhancing comprehension of the relationship between speed, distance, and time calculations in advanced scenarios.
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Which is Less Time - Changed Distance Units
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Bacteria A moves at 5.71m/d and goes 40m. Bacteria B moves at 833.33cm/d and goes 5,000cm. Which takes less time?
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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 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Speed, Distance, and Time - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/speed_distance_time_advanced/ |
| Bacteria A moves at 5.71m/d and goes 40m. Bacteria B moves at 833.33cm/d and goes 5,000cm. Which takes less time? |
| Bacteria A |
| Bacteria B |
| Spaceship A flies at 5.71km/s and goes 40km. Spaceship B flies at 125hm/s and goes 500hm. Which takes less time? |
| Spaceship A |
| Spaceship B |
| Bug A crawls at 5m/hr and goes 20m. Bug B crawls at 3,750mm/hr and goes 30,000mm. Which takes less time? |
| Bug A |
| Bug B |
| Horse A trots at 4dam/min and goes 20dam. Horse B trots at 75m/min and goes 300m. Which takes less time? |
| Horse A |
| Horse B |
| Car A drives at 3.33dam/s and goes 20dam. Car B drives at 0.5hm/s and goes 2hm. Which takes less time? |
| Car A |
| Car B |
| Car A drives at 5hm/min and goes 30hm. Car B drives at 125dam/min and goes 500dam. Which takes less time? |
| Car A |
| Car B |
| Horse A trots at 10km/hr and goes 50km. Horse B trots at 100hm/hr and goes 400hm. Which takes less time? |
| Horse A |
| Horse B |