Question

In a certain medium, sound travels at a speed of 8,646 feet per second. How many meters per second does sound travel in this medium? Round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

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" 8646 ft/s= m/s "

Answer 2

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Answer 3

you can also use this conversion factor

1 feet = 0.3048 meters (approximate)

and multiply (8646 feet/second) by the conversion factor (0.3048 meters/1 ft). You'll notice the ft units cancel.

In either event, you'll have to look up the data in a table unless you have it memorized.