A creature moves at a speed of 5.00 furlongs per fortnight (not a very common unit of speed). Given that 1 furlong= 220 yards and 1 fortnight= 14 days determine the speed of the creature in m/s.

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5 furlongs/ fortnight
1fortnight= 14days

(5furlongs/14days)*(220yds/1furlong)*(0.9144m/1yd)*(1day/86,400s)=
8.315e-4m/s

Is this alright...I think it's fine but I'm not sure since these are weird terms.."fortnight" and "furlong".

Thanks =D

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5furlongs/fortnight in m/s

Ah..so it's the same..THANKS ALOT Bob!

Your calculation is correct! The speed of the creature is approximately 8.315e-4 m/s. Although the terms "fortnight" and "furlong" are not commonly used, your conversion is accurate based on the given information. Well done!

Yes, you are correct! Your calculations are accurate. To convert the speed of 5.00 furlongs per fortnight to meters per second, you need to multiply by the conversion factors:

(5 furlongs / 14 days) * (220 yards / 1 furlong) * (0.9144 meters / 1 yard) * (1 day / 86,400 seconds)

First, you convert furlongs to yards by multiplying by the conversion factor of 220 yards per furlong. Then, you convert yards to meters by multiplying by the conversion factor of 0.9144 meters per yard. Finally, you convert the speed from days to seconds by multiplying by the conversion factor of 1 day per 86,400 seconds.

The final result is 8.315e-4 m/s.