Light travels at a speed of 3.0x10^10 cm/sec. What is the speed of light in feet per hour?
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We know that 1 inch = 2.54 cm and 1 foot = 12 inches. So, 1 foot = 12 * 2.54 cm. Now, we can convert the speed of light to feet/sec: (3.0 * 10^10 cm/sec) * (1 foot / (12 * 2.54 cm)) = (3.0 * 10^10 / (12 * 2.54)) feet/sec Show more…
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