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Question: The distance between New York and London is 3469 miles by plane (1 mil-5280 ft, 1 ft=0.3048m). Calculate this distance in km. A) 4312 B) 4872 C) 5115 D) 5582 E) 5626

An Introduction to Physical Science

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Chapter15: Place And Time

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