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The maximum speed limit on many roads in the US is 65 mi/h. What is this speed in meter per second (m/s) if 1 mile is 1.609 km?

An Introduction to Physical Science

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Chapter1: Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13SA: For a given speed limit, would the numerical value be greater in mi/h or in km/h?

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