Question

Peacock mantis shrimps (Odontodactylus scyllarus) feed largely on snails. They shatter the shells of their prey by delivering a sharp blow with their front legs, which have been observed to reach peak speeds of 23 m/s. What is this speed in feet per second?

Answer 1

`75.46 \;ft/s`

Step-by-step explanation:

You can use the conversion factor

`1\;m=3.28084 \;ft`

Then, write the value to convert and multiply it by the conversion factor:

`23 \;(m)/(s) *(3.28\;ft)/(1\;m)`

Cancelling the meter units and operating 23*3.28:

`23 \;(1)/(s) *(3.28\;ft)/(1)=75.46 (ft)/(s)`