Emma L.

asked • 10/30/20

Find its average speed.

A passenger jet flies from one airport to another 1,233 miles away in 2.2 h. Find its average speed.

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Xinitial = 0


X final = 1233


tinitial = 0


tfinal = 2.2 h


Average speed = Delta x / Delta t


Average Speed = 1233 - 0 / 2.2 - 0 = 560.45 miles/hour

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Emma L.

what is it for the seconds?
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10/30/20

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1 hr = 3600 seconds 560.45 miles/ hr * (1 hr/3600 seconds) = 0.1556 miles/second Please take note of the unit cancellation.
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To go to Meters/ Second 1 mile = 1609.34 meters 0.1556 miles / second * 1609.34 meters/1 mile = 250.5 meters/second
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