Problem: The speed of light in a vacuum is 2.998 108 m/s. Calculate its speed in miles per hour (miles/h).

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1 mi = 1609 m

1 hr = 3600 s


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The speed of light in a vacuum is 2.998 108 m/s. Calculate its speed in miles per hour (miles/h).

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