If a car travels at a constant speed of 36 miles per hour, what is its speed in feet per second (one mile equals 5,280 feet)?

To convert the speed from miles per hour to feet per second, it’s essential to first understand the relationship between these units. One mile is equal to 5,280 feet and there are 3,600 seconds in an hour. Therefore, to find the speed in feet per second, you can use the following formula:

[

\text{Speed in feet per second} = \text{Speed in miles per hour} \times \frac{5280 \text{ feet}}{1 \text{ mile}} \times \frac{1 \text{ hour}}{3600 \text{ seconds}}

]

Plugging in the values, we get:

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\text{Speed in feet per second} = 36 \text{ miles per hour} \times \frac{5280 \text{ feet}}{1 \text{ mile}} \times \frac{1 \text{ hour}}{3600 \text{ seconds}}

]

Calculating this step-by-step:

1. Convert 36 miles per hour to feet: (36 \times 5280 = 190080) feet per hour.

2. Now, convert hours to seconds: ( \frac{190080 \text{