Question

The fastest train on earth is Maglev, a Japanese train which runs at a

maximum speed of 602 Km/h. Convert and express it’s speed into m/s.

Answer 1

167.2 m/sec

Explanation:

Convert 602 km/hr to m/sec, as follows:

602 km 1000 m

------------ * ----------------- = 602,000 m/hr

hr 1 km

Recall that 1 hr = 3600 sec. Convert 602,000 m/hr to m/sec:

602,000 m 1 hr

------------------ * ---------------- = 167.2 m/sec

1 hr 3600 sec