Speed Conversion D42987
1. The problem is to convert a speed given as 62 feet per 1 second into other units or understand its meaning.
2. Speed is defined as distance divided by time, so the formula is:
$$\text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}$$
3. Here, the speed is:
$$\frac{62 \text{ feet}}{1 \text{ second}} = 62 \text{ feet per second}$$
4. This means an object moves 62 feet every second.
5. If you want to convert this speed to other units, for example miles per hour (mph), use the conversion factors:
- 1 mile = 5280 feet
- 1 hour = 3600 seconds
6. Convert 62 feet per second to miles per hour:
$$62 \frac{\text{feet}}{\text{second}} \times \frac{1 \text{ mile}}{5280 \text{ feet}} \times \frac{3600 \text{ seconds}}{1 \text{ hour}} = 62 \times \frac{3600}{5280} \frac{\text{miles}}{\text{hour}}$$
7. Simplify the fraction:
$$\frac{3600}{5280} = \frac{15}{22}$$
8. Calculate the speed in mph:
$$62 \times \frac{15}{22} = \frac{62 \times 15}{22} = \frac{930}{22} \approx 42.27 \text{ mph}$$
9. Therefore, 62 feet per second is approximately 42.27 miles per hour.
This completes the conversion and understanding of the speed given.