Convert 1460 tons/hour to lb/sec: Solution

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To convert 1460 tons per hour to pounds per second, first calculate the total pounds by multiplying 1460 tons by 2000 pounds per ton, resulting in 2,920,000 pounds per hour. Next, convert hours to seconds by noting that there are 3600 seconds in an hour. Dividing 2,920,000 pounds by 3600 seconds gives approximately 811.11 pounds per second. This conversion process clarifies the relationship between tons, pounds, and time in the context of ore movement. The final result is that 1460 tons/hour is equivalent to about 811.11 lb/s.
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An ore loader moves 1460 tons/h from a mine to the surface. Convert this rate to lb/s, using 1 ton = 2000 lb.


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