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Is the speed of moving objects usually constant?

No, rarely constant

Typical speed of wind (in m/sm/s)

5-7 m/sm/s

Typical speed of sound (in m/sm/s)

330 m/sm/s

Typical speed of walking (in m/sm/s)

~1.5 m/sm/s

Typical speed of running (in m/sm/s)

~3 m/sm/s

Typical speed of cycling (in m/sm/s)

~6 m/sm/s

Typical speed of a bus

14 km/h

Typical speed of a train

125 miles/h

Typical speed of a plane

900 km/h

Units for measuring distance

mm, cm, m, km

Units for measuring time

ms, s, mins, hours

Choosing measurement units depends on

The lengths involved

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