SOLUTION: How would you convert the speed of light of c = 3.0 x 10⁸ meters per second to miles per hour?

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Question 1036909: How would you convert the speed of light of c = 3.0 x 10⁸ meters per second to miles per hour?

Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Alan3354:
Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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How would you convert the speed of light of c = 3.0 x 10⁸ meters per second to miles per hour?
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Multiply by 3600 and divide by 1610.

See the lesson Converting feet to meters, inches to centimeters, miles to kilometers and vice versa in this site.

Should we consider conversion as a Math or not?

I'd would like to say that conversion is on the same level as proportions.
Is it math or not?

A typical engineer makes conversion/conversions hundreds times per year,
and MUST do it freely and without errors.


Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's a conversion, not a math problem.
You either know it, or you look it up.
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c in mi/hr is not commonly used.
miles/second is more common.