A classical mechanics problem by Muhammad Fahad Khan

Classical Mechanics Level 2

What is 8,800 fps (feet per second) in mph (miles per hour)?

(Clue: There are 5,280 feet in a mile.)

12,907.6 mph 600 mph 6,000 mph 6,600mph

Muhammad Fahad Khan by Muhammad Fahad Khan , 40, Pakistan

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Muhammad Erfan
Aug 7, 2015

since 1 hour is equal to 3,600 second and 1 mile is 5,280 feet so,

8 , 800 f p s = 8 , 800 × 3 , 600 5 , 280 = 6 , 000 m p h 8,800\quad fps=8,800\times \frac{3,600}{5,280}=6,000\quad mph

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