What is the velocity in meters per second of a jet traveling from Washington, DC to Orlando, Florida if the total distance is 1200 km and the trip takes 1 hour? At first glance this problem can seem exceptionally hard. But by following the seven steps below, any problem that asks you to convert using Standard Units of Measurement should be a cinch.
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