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A human walks at about 5 km/h. What is this speed in metres per second?
5 km = 5000 m 1 hour = 3600 sec
The ratio is 5000:3600 Divide each by 100
50:36 Divide each by half
25:18
Constant of proportionality is:
The speed is 25/18ths metres per second
Wow. I think I am beginning to “get it”!
It feels weird to think in terms of fractions instead of decimals. We are so used to using calculators. I think it is going to be a challenge to get kids used to NOT using them ALL THE TIME!