The basic unit of speed is:

(i) km/min

(ii) m/min

(iii) km/h

(iv) m/s

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Solution

(iv) m/s

The basic unit of distance is metre (m).

The basic unit of time is second (s).

Therefore, the basic unit of speed is m/s.

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The basic unit of speed is: (i) km/min (ii) m/min (iii) km/h (iv) m/s

(iv) m/s The basic unit of distance is metre (m). The basic unit of time is second (s). Therefore, the basic unit of speed is m/s.

The basic unit of speed is:

(i) km/min

(ii) m/min

(iii) km/h

(iv) m/s

(iv) m/s

The basic unit of distance is metre (m).

The basic unit of time is second (s).

Therefore, the basic unit of speed is m/s.