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What constant speed should be maintained in order to reach a distance of 600┬аkm in 10┬аhrs?
60┬аkm/h
80┬аkm/h
50┬аkm/h
85┬аkm/h
60┬аkm/h
Remove the zero at the end of the distance (600) to cancel out with the zero in the time (10), leaving 60 directly.
Distance (d) = 600 km, Time (t) = 10 hrs.
Speed=TimeDistanceтАЛ
Remove the zero at the end of the distance (600) to cancel out with the zero in the time (10), leaving 60 directly.
Confusing the speed, distance, and time formula and accidentally multiplying distance by time instead of dividing.
Identify given variables
We are given the total distance d=600┬аkm and the total time t=10┬аhrs.
d=600,t=10
Apply Speed Formula
To find the constant speed, use the basic motion formula Speed=TimeDistanceтАЛ.
v=10600тАЛ
Calculation
Divide 600 by 10 to obtain the required constant speed.
v=60┬аkm/h
A is correct because dividing the total distance of 600 km by the time of 10 hours yields exactly 60 km/h.
This concept of uniform motion is the foundational building block for complex relative speed problems in Train and Boat & Stream topics.