Question

Lindsay swam 100 yards in 2 minutes. What was her speed? Explain how you found your answer. Please include proper units.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer:-

Given that:-

• Lindsay swam 100 yards
• Time taken is 2 minutes.
• We need to find the speed.

We need to know that :-

$\sf{Speed = \dfrac{Distance}{Time}}$

Let's Do!

So, we will find the speed in yard per minute.

Speed = 100/2

Speed = 50 yard/min is the answer.

On converting the units to those of SI Units:-

Speed = 91.44/120

Speed = 0.762 m/s is the answer in SI Units.

Things To Note:-

• We can also calculate Distance as Distance = Speed × Time.
• Preferably, SI Units answer is accepted. So keep a special note on units.

Answer 2

Question:-

• Lindsay swam 100 yards in 2 minutes. What was her speed? Explain how you found your answer. Please include proper units.

Given:-

• Lindsay swam = 100 yards
• Time taken = 2 minutes.

To Find:-

• We have to find her speed

Formula Used:-

$\star{\boxed{\sf\purple{speed = \frac{distance}{time} }}}$

Answer:-

First, we will find the speed in yard per minute.

$\sf{speed = \frac{100}{2} }$

Speed = 50 yard per minute

On converting the units to those of SI Units:-

$\sf{speed = \frac{91.44}{120} }$

$\sf{speed = 0.762 m/s}$is the answer in SI Units.

More Information:-

• We can calculate Distance as Distance = Speed × Time.
• Preferably, SI Units answer is accepted. So keep a special note on units.

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