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Tradition, of course. But why would you want to replace one obsolete unit by another unit that is also obsolete? The correct unit for speed is meters/second, or perhaps kilometers/hour.
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Convert 25.0 mph into knots?
Use this formula to convert knots to miles per hour: knots x 1.15 = mph25.3 knots x 1.15 = about 29.11 mph
What do pilots call the speed of 1250 mph?
Pilots use knots as a measurement of speed, so they would call 1250 mph "1086 knots".They would, however, call 1,250 kph, Mach 1.
What is the maximum speed of the river Mersey?
i looked it up and it said: 30 knots. i hope you can use it!
What is the fastest fighter jet recorded in mph?
The speed of fighter jets is never recorded in MPH. -We use that figure here just for the convenience of people who don't understand Mach numbers or knots.
How fast is a knot in mph?
One knot is 1.15mph
Why does the us use mph instead of miles per minute?
because it's shorter mph simply means miles per hour
Do planes have gas pedals?
Airplanes do not have gas pedals. Instead they use a throttle lever which is hand operated. Some planes come with pedals that are used to operate the rudder or brakes.
What unit does a anemoeter use?
An anemometer measures wind speed. Whether is it mph, fps, m/s, knots, furlongs per fortnight, etc., all depends on the application.
What are Celtic knots mainly used for?
Celtic knots are known for their use in ornamentation of Christian monuments. Celtic knots can be graphical representation of knots or actual knots in these decorations.
What do you use to measure knots?
Chiplog
What is the top speed of a air plane?
About 750 mph is the speed of a subsonic air plane. Commercial jets average about 600 mph at cruising altitude. The fastest planes in regular use are military fighters, which can make speeds of 1100 MPH (F18) and higher, up to 2,115 MPH (MiG-25). Specialty aircraft like the X-15 and X-43 Scramjet made speeds of 4,000 MPH and 7,000 MPH.
How did Ameila Earhart use math on the planes?
How did Amelia Earhart use math on the planes
