Convert 55 mph to ft/sec, and then, to meters/sec. Show all work below.

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Convert 55 mph to ft/sec, and then, to meters/sec. Show all work below. 

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1. Conversion into ft/sec:

Given:Velocity(v)=55 mphSince,1 mile=5280 ftTherefore,v=55×528060×60v=80.67 ft/sec

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