Storms in the South Pacific can create waves that travel all the way to the California coast, which are 12,000 km away. How long does it take them if they travel at 15.0 m/s?

Answer 1

time = distance/speed

12000km / .015km/s = 800,000 seconds

Answer 2

t=9.26d

Answer 3

time=distance/speed
12000km / .015km/s = 800,000 seconds per minute.