Question
Question: Convert speed 90kmph in m/s....
Convert speed 90kmph in m/s.
Solution
1km is equal to 1000m and 1hr is equal to 60min which is equal to 3600sec. So simply by using these relations we can easily convert the units and will get our answer in desired units (provided the relation between units is correct).
Complete step by step solution
Speed: Speed is a scalar quantity simply telling us how fast the object is moving, or it is the rate at which the object covers distance or we can simply say it is the distance covered by the object per unit time.
As speed is a scalar quantity so it does not have directions and it can not be negative.
It’s formula is given by ts (where s is distance travelled and t is the time taken to travel).
To convert the given value of the speed we first have to remember some of the relations.
As we want to convert units kmh−1 to ms−1. So we will use the relation between kilometer and meters; hour and seconds.
Now as
⇒ 1km=1000m
⇒ 1hr=60min
And
1min=60sec
So
⇒ 1hr=60min=60×60sec=3600sec
Now we have both the relations between kilometer and meters and as well as hour and seconds
So we convert will now convert 90kmh−1 to ms−1
Hence
⇒ 90kmh−1 is to be converted into ms−1
Using the relation of kilometer and meter and as well as hour and seconds
We can write
⇒ 90km/h=90×36001000m/s
So
90km/h=25m/s
Or we can write
⇒ 90kmh−1=25ms−1
Note:
Before solving the answer, first of all check both the units and then try to find relation between both the units. Relation will be as a distance unit with other distance units and time unit relation with time unit.