Question

In the 2004 Summer Olympics, Adam van Koeverden of Oakville, Ontario, won two medals. He won the gold medal in the men’s 500 m kayak race, with a time of 1 min 37.9 s. He also won the bronze medal in the 1000 m race, with a time of 3 min 28.2 s. In which race did he row with greater speed?

Answer 1

Adam van Koeverden rowed with greater speed in the 500 m race.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to determine in which race Adam van Koeverden rowed with greater speed, we need to compare the average speed in each race.

To calculate the average speed, we divide the distance of the race by the time taken.

For the 500 m race:
Average speed = distance / time
Average speed = 500 m / 97.9 s = 5.112 m/s

For the 1000 m race:
Average speed = distance / time
Average speed = 1000 m / 208.2 s = 4.807 m/s

Therefore, Adam van Koeverden rowed with greater speed in the 500 m race as his average speed was higher.

Answer 2

Answer: 500 meters

Step-by-step explanation:

Since he won the gold medal in the men’s 500 m kayak race, with a time of 1 min 37.9 s, the speed will be:

= Distance/Time

= 500m/1 min 37.9s

= 500m/97.9s

= 5.11m/s

Since he also won the bronze medal in the 1000 m race, with a time of 3 min 28.2s, the speed will be:

= Distance/Time

= 1000/3 min 28.2s

= 1000m/208.2s

= 4.80m/s

Therefore, he rowed with greater speed in the 500 meters.

Note that 60seconds = 1 minute