To convert the speed of a bird from miles per minute to miles per hour, we need to understand the relationship between minutes and hours right away. There are 60 minutes in an hour.
If a bird flies 23 miles in one minute, to find out how far it flies in one hour, we can multiply the distance it covers in a minute by the number of minutes in an hour:
Distance per hour = Distance per minute × Number of minutes in an hour
Now inserting the values:
Distance per hour = 23 miles × 60 minutes
Distance per hour = 1380 miles
So, if a bird flies 23 miles per minute, it would be flying at an incredible speed of 1380 miles per hour!
This calculation showcases how drastically speed increases when you change the measurement from minutes to hours, helping to illustrate the impressive capabilities of various birds. Remember, though, that most birds don’t fly at this speed in reality, but it serves as a fun example of speed conversion!