Question 1

How do I convert inches/second to mph?

Accepted Answer

Multiply by 0.0568 or divide by 17.6. 60 in/s ≈ 3.4 mph. Used for conveyor belts and small machinery.

Question 2

What speeds are measured in inches/second?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturing conveyor belts, tape recorders, printers. Slow precision movements often use in/s.

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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