SPEED DISTANCE

Written By Rebecca Sylvia

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

LEVEL ONE BASIC CONVERSION

These questions use standard units (metres and seconds) and require the direct use of the formula.

  1. The Sprinter: An athlete runs 100 m in exactly 10 seconds. What is their average speed?

    Step 1 (Distance):

    Step 2 (Time):

    Calculation:

  2. The Skater: A skater travels 150 m in 25 seconds. Calculate their speed.

    Step 1 (Distance):

    Step 2 (Time):

    Calculation:

  3. The Commuter: A man cycles 1,700 m to work. It takes him 179 seconds. Find his average speed to two decimal places.

    Step 1 (Distance):

    Step 2 (Time):

    Calculation:

LEVEL TWO UNIT CONVERSION

In these questions, you must convert units to m or s before calculating the speed.

  1. The Road Trip: A car travels 4.5 km in 3 minutes. What is its speed in m/s?

    Step 1 (Distance):

    Step 2 (Time):

    Calculation:

  2. The Light Speed: Light travels 210,000,000 km in 11 minutes and 40 seconds. Calculate the speed in m/s (using standard notation).

    Step 1 (Distance):

    Step 2 (Time):

    Calculation:

Rebecca Sylvia

I am a Londoner with over 30 years of experience teaching psychology at A-Level, IB, and undergraduate levels. Throughout my career, I’ve taught in more than 40 establishments across the UK and internationally, including Spain, Lithuania, and Cyprus. My teaching has been consistently recognised for its high success rates, and I’ve also worked as a consultant in education, supporting institutions in delivering exceptional psychology programmes.

I’ve written various psychology materials and articles, focusing on making complex concepts accessible to students and educators. In addition to teaching, I’ve published peer-reviewed research in the field of eating disorders.

My career began after earning a degree in Psychology and a master’s in Cognitive Neuroscience. Over the years, I’ve combined my academic foundation with hands-on teaching and leadership roles, including serving as Head of Social Sciences.

Outside of my professional life, I have two children and enjoy a variety of interests, including skiing, hiking, playing backgammon, and podcasting. These pursuits keep me curious, active, and grounded—qualities I bring into my teaching and consultancy work. My personal and professional goals include inspiring curiosity about human behaviour, supporting educators, and helping students achieve their full potential.

https://psychstory.co.uk
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