Question

canadian speed skater jeremy wotherspoon, of red deer, alberta, set the world record for the 500 m at the 2004 world cup in italy. he skated at an average speed of 14.44 m/s. the white - tailed deer can run at speeds of up to 30 km/h. who is faster? how can you find out?

Explanation:

Step1: Convert deer's speed to m/s

1 km = 1000 m, 1 h = 3600 s. So $30\times\frac{1000}{3600}=\frac{30000}{3600}\approx8.33$ m/s.

Step2: Compare speeds

Skater's speed is 14.44 m/s, deer's speed is about 8.33 m/s. Since 14.44>8.33.

Answer:

The Canadian speed - skater Jeremy Wotherspoon is faster.