Question

convert: 10.0 mph = m/s

Explanation:

Step1: Recall conversion factors

1 mile = 1609.34 meters, 1 hour = 3600 seconds.

Step2: Set up conversion

$10.0\ mph=\frac{10.0\times1609.34\ m}{3600\ s}$

Step3: Calculate result

$\frac{10.0\times1609.34}{3600}\approx4.47$ m/s

Answer:

4.47