What is the equivalent speed of 60 miles per hour in meters per second?

To convert a speed from miles per hour to meters per second, first, it's important to know the conversion factors: 1 mile is equal to approximately 1,609.34 meters, and 1 hour is equal to 3,600 seconds.

Starting with the conversion, if you take 60 miles per hour and convert it into meters per second, the calculation would be as follows:

1. Convert miles to meters:

• 60 miles × 1,609.34 meters/mile = 96,560.4 meters.

2. Convert hours to seconds:

• Since there are 3,600 seconds in 1 hour, the calculation now looks like this:

• 96,560.4 meters ÷ 3,600 seconds/hour = 26.8 meters/second.

This shows that 60 miles per hour is equivalent to 26.8 meters per second, making this the correct answer.