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Question
The basic unit of speed is ______.
Options
km/min
m/min
km/h
m/s
Solution
The basic unit of speed is m/s.
Explanation:
In the International System of Units (SI), the basic unit of speed is meters per second (m/s), which measures the distance travelled in meters over one second.
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