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  • Earth's Rotation Speed: Miles Per Hour to Feet Per Second - Calculation & Answer
    Here's how to convert the Earth's rotation speed from miles per hour to feet per second:

    1. Convert miles to feet:

    * There are 5280 feet in one mile.

    2. Convert hours to seconds:

    * There are 3600 seconds in one hour.

    Calculation:

    * Speed in feet per second = (Speed in miles per hour) * (5280 feet/mile) / (3600 seconds/hour)

    * Speed in feet per second = (1100 miles/hour) * (5280 feet/mile) / (3600 seconds/hour)

    * Speed in feet per second ≈ 1613.33 feet/second

    Therefore, the Earth's speed of rotation is approximately 1613.33 feet per second.

    Important Note: The Earth's rotation speed varies slightly depending on your latitude. The speed calculated above is for a point on the equator.

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