The Kentucky derby was won in 2000 by fusaichi Pegasus in 121 s. If the race is 2011 m, what was his speed?

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Coby Thornton

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5 October, 10:19

The Kentucky derby was won in 2000 by fusaichi Pegasus in 121 s. If the race is 2011 m, what was his speed?

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Cora Adams · Answer 1

To find the rate of speed, simply divide the length of the race by the length of time it took for the horse to run the race. In this case, 2011 m / 121 sec = 16.619 m/sec. Converting this from m/sec to mph, the value becomes approximately 37.1778, or 37.18 mph.