Launch and flight 2- Finding the average speed Of an object

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What is the method for finding the average speed of an object

1. Measure the distance around the track using a trundle wheel
2. Measure the time taken to complete one lap of the track using a stopwatch
3. Use the equation: speed = distance

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4. To calculate the speed
5. Repeat your time measurement for one lap 3 times
6. Calculate average speed
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How can you make your results more accurate when finding the average speed of an object
* repeat and calculate average
* Make a start and finish line
* Mark a path ta everyone follows so the distance is the same each time
* Use a stopwatch that measures a hundredth of a second
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