To convert from feet per minute to inches per second, you can use the following conversion factors:
1 foot = 12 inches
1 minute = 60 seconds
Here's the conversion step-by-step:
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Convert feet to inches: \[ 60 \text{ feet} \times 12 \text{ inches/foot} = 720 \text{ inches} \]
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Convert minutes to seconds: Since there are 60 seconds in a minute, the speed in inches per second is: \[ 720 \text{ inches} / 60 \text{ seconds} = 12 \text{ inches/second} \]
Thus, the equivalent rate is: \[ 60 \text{ feet per minute} = 12 \text{ inches per second} \]