Explain why we use a factor of 5/18 when we convert a distance in km/hr to m/s .
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We use the factor 5/18 because when we write km/hr in numerical terms we get 1000m/3600sec. This when simplified gives 5/18.
Therefore, we use it for simplifying the question easily.
Therefore, we use it for simplifying the question easily.
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1 Km/hr = 1000m in 3600 seconds
so,
1000/3600 = 5/18 m/s
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