When the legal speed limit for the New York Thruway was increased from 55 mi/h to 65 mi/h, how much time was saved by a motorist who drove the 450 km between his entrance and the New York City exit at the legal speed limit? Number i 0.79 Units min

When the legal speed limit for the New York Thruway was increased from 55 mi/h to 65 mi/h, how much time was saved by a motorist who drove the 450 km between his entrance and the New York City exit at the legal speed limit? Number i 0.79 Units min

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Chapter1: Units And Measurement

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Problem 33P: In SI units, speeds are measured in meters per second (m/s). But, depending on where you live,...

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When the legal speed limit for the New York Thruway was increased from 55 mi/h to 65 mi/h, how much time was saved by a motorist
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