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Speed, Distance and Time

ICSE · Class 7 · Mathematics

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1. Core Ideas and Definitions

  • Speed is the distance covered by a moving object in unit time.
  • Distance is the quantity covered by a moving body.
  • Time is the duration taken to cover a distance.
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2. Unit Conversion of Speed

  • 1 km/h = 5/18 m/s.
  • 1 m/s = 18/5 km/h = 3.6 km/h.
  • To convert km/h into m/s, multiply by 5/18.
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3. Solved Examples for Speed, Distance and Time

  • A direct speed calculation uses speed = distance / time.
  • A direct distance calculation uses distance = speed × time.
  • A direct time calculation uses time = distance / speed.
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4. Average Speed

  • Average speed is found by dividing total distance by total time.
  • Average speed is not the simple average of separate speeds.
  • Different parts of a journey can have different distances and different times.

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Key Concepts

Speed is the distance covered byDistance is the quantity covered byTime is the duration taken1 km/h equals 5/18 m/sAverage speed is obtained by dividing

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