Solve Physics Problem: Convert MPH to MPS

[AegisFang]

It actually applies to helping me in Physics but its math related. I can't for the life of me for some odd reason, remember how to use the monorail method so convert something such as 40mph into meters per second. Where the hell do I start?

 

[theperthvan]

miles/hour = 1.6km/hour = 16000m/hour = 16000m/60minutes = 16000m/3600 s
= 4.44 m/s

 

[tacman]

To convert MPH (miles per hour) to MPS (meters per second), you can use the following formula: MPS = MPH * 0.44704. This is because 1 mile is equal to 0.44704 kilometers, and 1 hour is equal to 3600 seconds.

So for example, if you want to convert 40 mph to mps, you would multiply 40 by 0.44704 to get 17.8816 mps.

Alternatively, you can use the monorail method, which involves setting up a proportion between the units. In this case, the proportion would be: 1 mile/1 hour = x meters/1 second.

To solve for x, you would cross multiply and divide, giving you the formula: x = (1 mile * 1 second) / (1 hour) = 0.44704 meters per second.

Whichever method you use, make sure to pay attention to the units and conversions to ensure that your final answer is in the correct unit of measurement. I hope this helps you in your physics problem.