The Olympic record for mens 50meter freestyle is 21.3 seconds. a. express the speed in meters per second b. At this rate how many meters could be swum in 1 minute
v = s / t v = 50 / 21.3 v = 2.43.... a) the speed in meters per second is 2.43... 2.43.... * 60 = 145.8 b) in 1 minute he would swim about 145.8 meters