Question

Convert a speed of 933 cm/s to units of inches per minute

Answer 1

220000 in/min

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Write out conversions

1 in ≈ 2.54 cm

60 sec = 1 min

Step 2: Set up dimensional analysis

`(933cm)/(s) ((60s)/(1min) )((1in)/(2.54cm) )`

Step 3: Evaluate

220039.4 in/min

Step 4: Sig figs

There are 3 sig figs

220039.4 in/min ≈ 220000 in/min