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As I recall my physics from many years ago, a falling body accelerates at 36 feet per second squared. After one second a body has fallen 36 feet. To convert to Miles Per hour I use the following: 36 x 60 seconds x 60 minutes divided by 5280 feet per mile, or 36 x 60 x 60 / 5280 = 24.545 Miles per hour.
Suggest double checking with a local school physics teacher or a loaca library reference librarian.
John Prieth; john.prieth@Yahoo.com
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EzraAs I recall my physics from many years ago, a falling body accelerates at 36 feet per second squared. After one second a body has fallen 36 feet. To convert to Miles Per hour I use the following: 36 x 60 seconds x 60 minutes divided by 5280 feet per mile, or 36 x 60 x 60 / 5280 = 24.545 Miles per hour.
Suggest double checking with a local school physics teacher or a loaca library reference librarian.
John Prieth; john.prieth@Yahoo.com
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