Question

The speed of the wind is expressed in knots- one knot is equal to __________.

• A. 1.20 Km per hour
• B. 1.85 Km per hour
• C. 12 Km per hour
• D. 18 Km per hour

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

1.85 Km per hour

A knot is a unit of speed. It is abbreviated k tot kn. It is used around the world in meteorology and used for maritime and aviation purposes. One knot is the same as one nautical mile per hour. Therefore, one knot is equal to 1.1508 statute miles per hour (1.1508 mph or 1.852 kilometres per hour).