To find out the speed of each boat in the race, you need to know:
c. the time it takes each boat to finish the race
Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken to cover that distance. Even though factors like the size of the boat, the skill of the crew, and the wind speed can all affect the boat's performance, the actual speed calculation solely requires distance and time.
Every few years, sailboats of different countries compete in a race for a trophy called the America's Cup. The boats sail over the same distance. What, besides the distance, is needed to find out the speed of each boat in the race?
a
the size of each boat in the race
b
the skill of the crew of each boat in the race
c
the time it takes each boat to finish the race
d
the speed of the wind during the race
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