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GCSE Physics · key term
An approximate, representative value used as a benchmark; individual values can be higher or lower.
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Specification 2.12 · Paper 1
Revise: Typical SpeedsA typical speed is therefore a sensible approximate value that represents an ordinary example. It is useful for comparing motion and judging whether a stated value is realistic.
Specification P8.1a · Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 4 (Higher)
A representative approximate value for ordinary conditions; it is not an exact value that applies in every case.
Treat typical speeds as approximate values, not exact measurements. A nearby sensible estimate is more appropriate than false precision.
Treat typical speeds as approximate: choose a sensible order of magnitude rather than implying that every person, vehicle or wind travels at one exact speed.
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A typical speed is a rounded benchmark for ordinary circumstances. It is not a maximum and does not mean that every person, wind or vehicle always moves at that speed.