The tortoise & the hare
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A 100 m race. Who will win?
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The tortoise and the hare race over 100 metres
The racers change pace and direction. Playback pauses at each change, meeting and finish. Press Continue to turn the characters and resume.
Slow and steady…
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Tortoise
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Upward slopes mean travelling away from the start; downward slopes mean returning. Horizontal sections mean stopped. Only the race so far is drawn.
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Tortoise
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Hare
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