Question

speed & average speed practice worksheet - 7th grade
part 1: vocabulary & definitions
match the term to its correct definition.

1. speed
2. average speed
3. distance
4. time

a. how long something takes to happen
b. the total length of the path traveled
c. the rate at which an object moves
d. the total distance divided by total time
part 2: formula practice
fill in the blanks with the correct formula:

1. speed =
2. average speed =

Explanation:

The average speed is defined as the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken. The formula for average speed is $\text{Average Speed}=\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}$.

Answer:

1. Distance
2. Time