Middle School

Downhill skiers race over a course that's 3,500 m long in 2 minutes, 10 seconds. What is their approximate average speed for this course?

A. 19.2 m/s
B. 1.67 m/s
C. 1,667 m/s
D. 26.9 m/s

Answer :

Answer:

=26.92 m/s

Explanation:

Speed is calculated as a ratio of the total distance covered ( It is directionless) to the total time taken to cover the distance.

Average speed= total distance/total time

=x/t

Total distance from the question= 3500m

Total time taken to cover the above distance = 2×60 +10=130 Seconds

Therefore, average speed= 3500m/130 s

=26.92 m/s

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