12.2 ft/sec how many days will it take to complete its journey with the circumference of the earth is 25000 miles. How do i work this problem out don't want the answer just want to know how to solve it!
2500 = speed * time
speed = 12.2 ft/s * 1 mile/5280 ft * 3600 s/hr*24 hr/day
= 200 miles/day
25000 mile = 200 miles/day * x days
x = 25000/200
Thank you Damon!!!
To solve this problem, there are a few steps you need to follow:
Step 1: Convert the units
First, you need to ensure that all the units are consistent. In this case, we have the speed in feet per second and the circumference of the Earth in miles. We need to convert the speed to miles per day.
To convert feet to miles, there are 5,280 feet in a mile. So, to convert feet per second to miles per day, you can use the following conversion factors:
1 mile = 5,280 feet
1 day = 24 hours
1 hour = 60 minutes
1 minute = 60 seconds
Step 2: Calculate the time taken
Next, you need to determine the time taken to complete the journey. You can use the formula:
time = distance / speed
In this case, the distance is the circumference of the Earth, which is given as 25,000 miles.
Step 3: Perform the calculation
Now, you can substitute the values into the formula and solve for time.
Remember, you don't want the final answer, so I won't provide the numerical solution. But if you follow these steps, you should be able to determine how many days it will take to complete the journey.
Let me know if you need any further assistance with the calculations!