Uphill water slides are becoming more popular at large water parks. Uphill speeds of riders can reach 16 ft/s. Express this speed in mph. (Express your answer using four significant figures.) 16 ft /s = ]mph

Uphill water slides are becoming more popular at large water parks. Uphill speeds of riders can reach 16 ft/s. Express this speed in mph. (Express your answer using four significant figures.) 16 ft /s = ]mph

An Introduction to Physical Science

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Chapter2: Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1AYK: Do highway speed limit signs refer to average speeds or to instantaneous speeds? Explain.

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Uphill water slides are becoming more popular at large water parks. Uphill speeds of riders can reach 16 ft/s. Express this speed in mph.
(Express your answer using four significant figures.)
16 ft /s =
]mph

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