Question

A falcon flew 70 miles in 3 hours. What was the speed of the falcon?

speed = distance over time

1 mile = 1609 meters.
10.4 meters per second
23.3 meters per second
52.2 meters per second
93.9 meters per second

Answer 1

Using the given formula speed = distance over time:

Speed = 70 miles / 3 hours

Speed = 23.33 miles per hour

Convert miles per hour to meters per hour:

1 mile = 1609 meters:

23.33 miles x 1690 meters = 37,543.33 meters per hour.

Now convert meters per hour to meters per second:

1 hour = 3600 seconds:

37,543.33 / 3600 = 10.4 meters per second.