How Far Can a Shark Swim in 42.4 Minutes?

Question:

A shark can swim for long periods of time with an average speed of 2.2 m/s. How far would a shark swim at this speed in 42.4 minutes?

Choices:

a) 4200 m

b) 5000 m

c) 5596.8 m

d) 6000 m

Answer:

Correct answer is 5596.8m

A shark is known for its remarkable swimming capabilities. With an average speed of 2.2 m/s, a shark can cover quite a distance in a short amount of time.

To calculate how far a shark would swim at this speed in 42.4 minutes, we need to convert minutes to seconds since the speed is given in meters per second. 42.4 minutes is equal to 2544 seconds (42.4 minutes x 60 seconds/minute).

Now, we can use the formula: distance = speed x time. Plugging in the values: distance = 2.2 m/s * 2544 s = 5596.8 meters. Therefore, a shark would swim 5596.8 meters in 42.4 minutes at an average speed of 2.2 m/s.