Question

3 a) Derive a formula for converting the number of hours, h, into seconds, s.
b) Use your formula to convert 2 1/2 (mixed fraction) hours to seconds.​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) The time in seconds is equal to the hours multiplied by 3,600.

Answer 2

Answer:

To convert a hour measurement to a second measurement, multiply the time by the conversion ratio. One hour is equal to 3,600 seconds, so use this simple formula to convert:

seconds = hours × 3,600

The time in seconds is equal to the hours multiplied by 3,600.