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The speed limit on some interstate highways is roughly 115 km/h. Calculate this speed limit in meters per second, and in miles per hour.

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The speed limit on some interstate highways is roughly 115 km/h. Calculate this speed limit
in meters per second, and in miles per hour.
Hint
a. The speed in meters per second is
V=
m/s
b. The speed in miles per hour is
v=
mi/h

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