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Which is an example of speed?

Cindy biked westward at 30 km/h.

A rock is to the left of a flowerpot.

A dog runs an average of 8 mph.

Leo lives 2 miles north of Andre.

User Yongzhy
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a dog runs an average of 8 mph
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cindy biked westward at 30 km/h
User Chris Forrette
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Cindy biked westward at 30 km/h.
Velocity. (We know both the speed AND the direction.)

A rock is to the left of a flowerpot.
Relative location.

A dog runs an average of 8 mph.
Speed (distance divided by time)

Leo lives 2 miles north of Andre.
Relative location.
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