Question

If the average speed of a helium atom at a certain temperature is 1230. m/s, what is the speed in miles per hour? (1mi =1609m)

Answer 1

You just have to convert the units !

Answer 2

I need help setting up the problem, please.

Answer 3

okai !
The helium atom goes 1230m in 1 s right/
We have to find it in miles per hour !

Answer 4

right

Answer 5

\[speed = Distance / time \]

Answer 6

Now we have to convert the units
if 1 mile= 1609m
1230m would be equal to
1230/ 1609 miles right?

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

So what do u get for miles >

Answer 9

Okay. I think I got it. So (1230m/1s) x (3600s/1h) x (1mi/1609m) = 2.752 x 10^3 mi/h

Answer 10

Is that right?

Answer 11

nop

Answer 12

What did I do wrong then?

Answer 13

U have to divide the distance by hours ! You have multiplied them !

Answer 14

Oh. I did.

Answer 15

I'm not really good at drawing it out on here. Sorry.

Answer 16

It's okai !

Answer 17

Thanks for helping me out!

Answer 18

The program took my answer.

Answer 19

yeah it is 2.12 x 10^-4 around ! Just calculate and see i ddnt go thru it muchl.

Answer 20

Alright. Thanks!

Answer 21

Anytym :)