Question

in 2009, usain bolt set the world record for sprinting 100 m in approximately 9.58 seconds. find his average speed in meters per second. enter an exact answer, without rounding. meters per second

Explanation:

Step1: Recall speed formula

Speed = Distance / Time

Step2: Identify distance and time values

Distance = 100 m, Time = 9.58 s

Step3: Calculate speed

Speed=$\frac{100}{9.58}=\frac{10000}{958}=\frac{5000}{479}$ m/s

Answer:

$\frac{5000}{479}$ m/s