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14 January, 21:00

The elevators in the John Hancock building in Chicago move 522 ft in 44 s. What is their speed? Answer in m/s.

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  1. 14 January, 21:19
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    The speed is simply the ratio of distance and time. That is:

    speed = distance / time

    speed = 522 ft / 44 s

    speed = 11.86 ft/s

    Convert to m/s:

    speed = 11.86 ft/s * (1 m/3.28 ft)

    speed = 3.62 m/s
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