College Physics (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 1 - Measurement and Problem Solving - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 28: 4

Answer

Yes, the ship traveling at 25 knots is faster than my car traveling at $25\,\mathrm{mi/h}$.

Work Step by Step

Conversion factor: 1 nautical mile = 1.151 mile A ship traveling at 25 nautical miles per hour, has a speed of $28.77\,\mathrm{mi/h}$. This is greater than the $25\,\mathrm{mi/h}$ my car travels in. Thus, the ship is moving faster.
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