Speed Conversion Techniques

This video tutorial explains how to convert speed units from miles per hour to feet per second. It covers the necessary conversion factors for distance and time, providing step-by-step examples for converting 45 mph and 85 mph to feet per second. The video also introduces a shortcut for quick conversions.

What is the primary focus of this lesson?

• Converting speed from miles per hour to feet per second

• Converting speed from meters per second to kilometers per hour

• Converting speed from kilometers per hour to meters per second

• Converting speed from feet per second to miles per hour

What is the conversion factor used to convert miles to feet?

• 1 mile = 6000 feet

• 1 mile = 1000 feet

• 1 mile = 5280 feet

• 1 mile = 5000 feet

How many seconds are there in one hour?

• 1800 seconds

• 3000 seconds

• 2400 seconds

• 3600 seconds

What is the conversion factor for minutes to seconds?

• 1 minute = 50 seconds

• 1 minute = 60 seconds

• 1 minute = 70 seconds

• 1 minute = 80 seconds

In the example of converting 45 mph to fps, what is the first step?

• Convert feet to miles

• Convert minutes to seconds

• Convert miles to feet

• Convert hours to minutes

What is the final result of converting 45 miles per hour to feet per second?

• 70 feet per second

• 75 feet per second

• 60 feet per second

• 66 feet per second

What is the purpose of canceling units during conversion?

• To simplify the calculation

• To increase the speed

• To reduce the number of steps

• To ensure accuracy

In the second example, what speed is being converted?

• 95 miles per hour

• 75 miles per hour

• 65 miles per hour

• 85 miles per hour

What is the shortcut method for converting mph to fps?

• Multiply by 1.46

• Multiply by 1.5

• Multiply by 1.2

• Multiply by 1.6

What is the result of converting 85 miles per hour to feet per second using the shortcut method?

• 130.2 feet per second

• 124.6 feet per second

• 115.8 feet per second

• 120.5 feet per second