How Far Did They Fall in Meters?

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves converting a distance fallen from miles to meters, specifically a fall of 6 miles. The original poster presents their calculations and questions the accuracy of a provided answer in a textbook.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to convert miles to feet and then to meters, expressing uncertainty about the textbook's answer. Other participants question the calculations and suggest potential errors in the textbook's conversion.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing feedback on the original poster's calculations and exploring the accuracy of the textbook's answer. Some participants offer alternative perspectives on the conversion factors used.

Contextual Notes

There is a discrepancy between the original poster's calculated distance and the textbook's answer, leading to questions about the validity of the provided information. The discussion includes references to unit conversion resources.

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Homework Statement


The person fell from the plane 6 miles and survived the fall.
What is the distance the person fell in metres?


Homework Equations


1m=3.281ft
1mi=5280ft
1ft=0.3048m


The Attempt at a Solution



I figured if 1 mi = 5280ft
then 6 miles must be : 6(5280ft)=31, 680ft.
I also figured if 1ft = 0.3048m then 31, 680 * 0.3048 should get the distance in metres to be
9,656.06metres. The book says 10, 159m is the answer, so can anyone help me here please? Is it possible the book is wrong?!
 
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Hi 1irishman! :wink:

Your answer looks right to me. :smile:
 
Funny.

10159/6 = 1693.17 meters per mile

1 statute mile = 1609.344 meters

Looks to me like someone ate 0 when calculating the answer.
 
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check your answer here: http://www.unitconversion.org/length/meters-to-miles-conversion.html
 

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