Question 41
Speed, distance and time
Use a map or internet search engine to find the distances between some places near to where you live. You should include:
- some shorter distances, such as from home to school
- some longer distances, such as between cities.
The table gives some typical speeds for different methods of travel.
| Method of travel | Typical speed in m/s |
|---|---:|
| walking | 2 |
| cycling | 7 |
| horse riding | 10 |
| bus | 12 |
| small motorcycle | 20 |
| car | 30 |
| train | 35 |
| aeroplane | 200 |
Use the information in the table to calculate the times taken for your different distances. For each distance, choose some of the most appropriate methods of travel.
Use a map or internet search engine to find the distances between some places near to where you live. You should include:
- some shorter distances, such as from home to school
- some longer distances, such as between cities.
The table gives some typical speeds for different methods of travel.
| Method of travel | Typical speed in m/s |
|---|---:|
| walking | 2 |
| cycling | 7 |
| horse riding | 10 |
| bus | 12 |
| small motorcycle | 20 |
| car | 30 |
| train | 35 |
| aeroplane | 200 |
Use the information in the table to calculate the times taken for your different distances. For each distance, choose some of the most appropriate methods of travel.
