The Speed of the athlete is 5.59 m/s
What is the speed of the athlete in m/s?
Speed is defined as the ratio of the distance covered and the time taken
The units of speed can either be m/s, km/hr, mil/hr, etc.
The distance covered by the athlete = 42.195 km
Distance in meter = 42195 * 1000 = 42195 m
Time taken = 2 * 3600 s + 5 * 60 s + 42 s
Time taken = 7542 s
Speed = 42195 m/7542 s
Speed = 5.59 m/s
In conclusion speed is ratio of distance and time taken.
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