Question

a parachutists speed during a free fall reaches 198 feet per second. what is this speed in meters per second? at this speed, how many meters will the parachutist fall during 5 seconds of free fall? in your computations, assume that 1 meter is equal to 3.3 feet. do not round your answers.
speed: (\frac{m}{s})
distance fallen in 5 seconds: (square) m

Explanation:

Step1: Convert ft/s to m/s

Divide speed by 3.3.
$\text{Speed (m/s)} = \frac{198}{3.3}$

Step2: Calculate distance fallen

Multiply speed by time (5s).
$\text{Distance} = \frac{198}{3.3} \times 5$

Answer:

Speed: $\boldsymbol{60}$ $\frac{\text{m}}{\text{s}}$
Distance fallen in 5 seconds: $\boldsymbol{300}$ m