Question

Convert the speed of light, 3.0 x 10^8 m/s, into mi/hr. (1610 m = 1 mi). Could you please explain step by step thank you!

Answer 1

Answer:

$v=6.7\times 10^9\ mi/hr$

Explanation:

Given that,

The speed of light is 3×10⁸ m/s

We need to convert it into mi/hr.

Since, 1 mile = 1610 m

1 hour = 3600 s

So,

$v=3\times 10^8\ \dfrac{m}{s}\\\\=3\times 10^8\ \dfrac{\dfrac{1}{1610}\ \text{miles}}{\dfrac{1}{3600}\ s}\\\\=6.7\times 10^9\ mi/hr$

So, the required speed of light is $6.7\times 10^9\ mi/hr$.