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The cheetah is considered the fastest running animal in the world. Cheetahs can accelerate to a speed of 21.5 m/s in 2.50 s and can continue to accelerate to reach a top speed of 28.5 m/s. Assume the acceleration is constant until the top speed is reached and is zero thereafter.

Express the cheetah's top speed in mi/h.

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Answer: 63.753 mph

Step-by-step explanation:


28.5 (m)/(s) * (1 mile)/(1609.34 m) * (3600s)/(1 hour) = 63.753 (miles)/(hour)

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