Question

The maximum speed recorded for a giant tortoise is 0.11 m/sec. How many miles could a giant tortoise travel in 6.0 hours?

Answer 1

Answer:

1.5 m

Explanation:

Step 1: Given data

Maximum speed recorded for a giant tortoise (s): 0.11 m/s

Time elapsed (t): 6.0 h

Step 2: Convert "s" to mi/h

We will use the following conversion factors:

• 1 mi = 1609.34 m
• 1 h = 3,600 s

$\frac{0.11m}{s} \times \frac{1mi}{1,609.34m} \times \frac{3,600s}{1h} = 0.25m/h$

Step 3: Calculate the distance traveled (d) by the giant tortoise

We will use the following expression.

s = d/t

d = s × t

d = 0.25 m/h × 6.0 h

d = 1.5 m