Question

The Olympic record for mens 50meter freestyle is 21.3 seconds. a. express the speed in meters per second b. At this rate how many meters could be swum in 1 minute

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Answer 1

a) V = s / t

V = 50/21.3

V = 2.43
The speed is 2.43 meters per second

b) 2.43 * 60 = 145.8
He would swim at about 145.8 meters in 1 minute

Answer 2

v = s / t
v = 50 / 21.3
v = 2.43....
a) the speed in meters per second is 2.43...
2.43.... * 60 = 145.8
b) in 1 minute he would swim about 145.8 meters