SUMMARY
The task is to convert a speed limit of 55 miles per hour into millifurlongs per microfortnight. The conversion process involves using the relationships that 1 mile equals 8 furlongs and 1 fortnight equals 336 hours. The correct conversion formula is 55 (mi/hr) * 8 (furlong/mi) * 1000 (millifurlong/furlong) * 336 (hours/fortnight) * 10^-6 (fortnight/microfortnight), which results in the desired units. This method effectively cancels out the unwanted units, leading to the correct answer.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of unit conversion and dimensional analysis
- Familiarity with speed measurement units (miles, furlongs, hours)
- Basic knowledge of time measurement (fortnight, microfortnight)
- Ability to manipulate fractions and perform multiplication with units
NEXT STEPS
- Study dimensional analysis techniques for unit conversions
- Learn about speed conversions between different measurement systems
- Explore the concept of micro and milli prefixes in metric measurements
- Practice additional unit conversion problems involving time and distance
USEFUL FOR
Students in physics or mathematics, educators teaching unit conversions, and anyone interested in understanding complex unit transformations in speed measurements.