The tortoise & the hare
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A 100 m race. Make your prediction.
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The tortoise and the hare race over 100 metres
Two racers start together. The tortoise moves steadily; the hare runs faster, stops for a nap, and then runs again.
Slow and steady…
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105 s
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Hare naps · 15 s
Level · 60 s
Hare wakes · 95 s
Finish · 105 s
Tortoise
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Hare
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