A Formula 1 racing car has a top speed of 350 km/h. A peregrine falcon is the fastest bird with a speed of 108 m/s. Which is fastest? Explain your answer.

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Tarun Arora · Answer 1 · 2021-12-06T11:31:38+0000

Answer:

Peregrine falcon is fastest

Explanation:

Speed of racing car = 350 km/h

1 km = 1000 m

1 hour = 60*60 = 3600 seconds

$350km/h=(350*1000)/(3600)m/s\\=97.22m/s$

So peregrine is fastest

When you compare, both should be in same units.