Speed: Forces

Question 1

What is the normal walking speed?

Answer 1

Normal walking speed is 1.5m/s

Question 2

What is the normal running speed?

Answer 2

Normal running speed is 3m/s

Question 2

What is the normal cycling speed?

Answer 2

Normal cycling speed is 6m/s

Question 3

These speeds can depend on several factors.

Answer 3

The speed of an object is rarely constant. eg. Cars will speed up and slow down.

Question 4

What is the speed of a car on a main road?

Answer 4

The speed of a car on a main road is 13m/s

Question 5

What is the speed of a fast train?

Answer 5

The speed of a fast train is 50m/s

Question 6

What is the speed of a cruising aeroplane?

Answer 6

The speed of a cruising aeroplane is 250m/s

Question 7

What is the speed of sound in air?

Answer 7

The speed of sound in air is 330m/s

(This can vary).