Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (4th Edition)
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Author: Elizabeth A. Stephan, David R. Bowman, William J. Park, Benjamin L. Sill, Matthew W. Ohland
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Chapter 7.3, Problem 3CC
Comprehension Check 7-3
The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest in Nepal. The peak of Mount Everest is 29,029 feet [ft] above sea level. Convert the height into units of miles [mi].
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