SOLUTION: A projectile is fired at 861 mi/hr. How fast is that in meters per second? Use the conversion factor 1 mile = 1610 m.

Question 1127654: A projectile is fired at 861 mi/hr. How fast is that in meters per second? Use the conversion factor 1 mile = 1610 m.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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861 miles per hour = 861*1610 meters per hour = meters per second = 385.06 meters per second.

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