0 4) The Land Speed Record was set in 1997 by Andy Green in 1997. The ThrustSSC jet car that he drove reached a speed of 1119 feet per second. (16) a) What is this speed in miles per hour? 5280 ft = 1 mi sec = 1 min, 60 min = Hir. 1718 sec 1.467.4.718 x 100 = 691 mph 4.718×100 b) In mm per year? 1 in = 2.54 cm, 365 days = 1 yr IMM 24hr

0 4) The Land Speed Record was set in 1997 by Andy Green in 1997. The ThrustSSC jet car that he drove reached a speed of 1119 feet per second. (16) a) What is this speed in miles per hour? 5280 ft = 1 mi sec = 1 min, 60 min = Hir. 1718 sec 1.467.4.718 x 100 = 691 mph 4.718×100 b) In mm per year? 1 in = 2.54 cm, 365 days = 1 yr IMM 24hr

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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