Question

Convert 8 m/s² to mi/s².

a) 0.001
b) 0.002
c) 0.003
d) 0.004

Answer 1

To convert from m/s² to mi/s², multiply by the conversion factor (1 mile / 1609.34 meters)². The correct answer is 0.004.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert from meters per second squared (m/s²) to miles per second squared (mi/s²), we need to use conversion factors. 1 mile is equal to 1609.34 meters, so we can use that conversion factor. Multiply 8 m/s² by the fraction (1 mile / 1609.34 meters)² to get the equivalent in mi/s².

8 m/s² * (1 mile / 1609.34 meters)² = 0.004986651 mi/s²

Therefore, the correct answer is option d) 0.004.