Question 1

How do I convert ft/s to mph?

Accepted Answer

Multiply by 0.682. 88 ft/s = 60 mph. This is exact because 60 mph = 88 ft/s.

Question 2

What common speeds are in ft/s?

Accepted Answer

Speed of sound: ~1,125 ft/s. Bullet: 900-3,000 ft/s. Baseball pitch: 130 ft/s (90 mph).

Question 3

What's the fastest speed possible?

Accepted Answer

The speed of light (299,792,458 m/s or about 670 million mph) is the universal speed limit. Nothing with mass can reach it.

Question 4

Why do pilots and sailors use knots?

Accepted Answer

One knot = one nautical mile per hour. Nautical miles relate directly to Earth's latitude (1 nm = 1 minute of latitude), simplifying navigation.

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