Time, Distance, and Speed
Students solve practical problems involving the relationship between time, distance, and average speed for various journeys.
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Students solve practical problems involving the relationship between time, distance, and average speed for various journeys.
Key Questions
- How do we calculate average speed for a journey?
- How do we estimate arrival times for long journeys?
- How do we interpret distance-time graphs?
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