A projectile is fired at 658 mi/hr. How fast is that in meters per second? Use the conversion factor 1 mile = 1610 m.

Question

A projectile is fired at 658 mi/hr. How fast is that in meters per second? Use the conversion factor 1 mile = 1610 m.

Answer 1

A more accurate conversion factor is 1 mi = 1609.344 m, but I will follow instructions given.

 

658 mi/hr = 658 (1610 m) / (3600) sec = _________________

(Use YOUR calculator)