How Do You Convert Meters per Second to Miles per Hour in Dimensional Analysis?

[castlegurl808]

1. Homework Statement [
Average speed of helium at 25C is 1255m/s. Convert this speed to mph

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The Attempt at a Solution

umm i tried to use this: 1255m/s (1mph/.477 m/s)
thats all i have and i don;t know if I did this correct

 

[Borek]

Doesn't look bad, but I doubt your teacher will be pleased. Try longer route, based on well known conversion factors - seconds to hour, meters to mile.

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