To convert a quantity from km/h to m/s, you must
A) multiply by 1000 and divide by 60.
B) multiply by 1000 and divide by 3600.
C) multiply by 60 and divide by 1000.
D) multiply by 3600 and divide by 1000.
E) None of these options are correct.

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To convert km/h to m/s, we need to divide by the number of seconds in an hour (3600) and multiply by the number of meters in one kilometer (1000). Therefore, the correct formula is (km/h) x (1000 m/km) / (3600 s/h) = m/s. So, we need to multiply by 1000 and divide by 3600 to convert from km/h to m/s. Choice B is the only option that matches this formula.

To Convert a Quantity from Km/h to M/s, You Must