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Understanding Speed

Question 6 • ELPGEQ1 M/J Math 6 - 1205010 HCPS v24

Small earthworms travel at speeds of about 0.2 centimeters per second. What is this speed in meters per second?

Answer
A
0.0002 meters per second
B
0.002 meters per second
C
20 meters per second
D
200 meters per second

Explanation

Since 1 meter equals 100 centimeters, convert centimeters to meters by dividing by 100. Thus, 0.2 centimeters per second is 0.2 ÷ 100 = 0.002 meters per second, which is choice B.

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