Grade 9 Speed Calculations Worksheet
A worksheet for Grade 9 students focusing on speed, distance, and time calculations, including unit conversions and problem-solving.
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Grade 9 Speed Calculations
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Read each question carefully and show all your work. Remember the formula: Speed = Distance / Time.
1. A car travels a distance of 240 kilometers in 3 hours. What is its average speed in km/h?
2. A cyclist maintains an average speed of 25 km/h for 4 hours. How far did the cyclist travel?
3. A runner completes a 100-meter race at an average speed of 10 m/s. How long did it take the runner to finish the race?
1. To convert meters per second (m/s) to kilometers per hour (km/h), you multiply by .
2. To convert kilometers per hour (km/h) to meters per second (m/s), you divide by .
1. Which of the following units is typically used to measure speed?
Kilograms per liter
Meters per second
Cubic meters
Square kilometers
2. If you travel 180 km in 2 hours, what is your average speed?
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
180 km/h
1. Speed is a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude and no direction.
True
False
2. Velocity is the same as speed, just with a different unit.
True
False
1. A train travels at an average speed of 80 km/h. How long will it take to cover a distance of 400 km? Express your answer in hours and minutes.
2. A person walks 500 meters in 5 minutes. Calculate their speed in meters per second (m/s).
3. An airplane flies at a speed of 900 km/h. How much distance does it cover in 30 minutes?