Question

the atlas v rocket could go 1 full mile in just $\frac{1}{10}$ of a second. how fast did it travel? simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, mixed number, or whole number. miles per second

Explanation:

Step1: Recall speed formula

Speed = Distance / Time.

Step2: Identify values

Distance = 1 mile, Time = $\frac{1}{10}$ second.

Step3: Calculate speed

Speed = $\frac{1}{\frac{1}{10}}=1\times\frac{10}{1} = 10$ miles per second.

Answer:

10