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    Converting MPH to Light years/century

    Homework Statement A certain spaceship has a speed of 12400 mi/hr. What is its speed in light-years/century? A light-year is the distance that light travels in one year with a speed of 186,000 mi/s. Homework Equations A light-year is the distance that light travels in one year with a speed...
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    How do I calculate the rate of water being pumped into an inverted conical tank?

    I need help understanding a problem for my homework assignment. I'm not sure how to set up the problem. If anyone could help I would greatly appreciate it. Homework Statement Water is being pumped into an inverted conical tank at a constant rate. However, water is also leaking out of the...