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Let’s
Let’s
Test Google Maps
Test
Aim To determine speed using Google Maps application.

Apparatus and Materials Computer and Internet

Steps

1. Conduct this activity individually.
2. Surf Google Maps at www.google.com.my/maps.
3. Find out:
• the distance and driving travel time
• the distance and walking travel time
from your house to the nearest town centre.
4. The steps to use Google Maps are shown below.

choose the travel method
fill information about the
starting location and your
destination in this space
select the
recommended routes

5. Calculate the speed for each journey
using the formula you have learnt. Journey Distance Time Speed
6. Record the distance, time, and speed Car
for each journey in the table as shown. Walking
7. Compare the speed obtained from
Google Maps with the speed calculated using the formula.

How useful is the above activity in our daily life?

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