To calculate the distance traveled in nautical miles, we can use the formula:
Distance = Speed × Time
In this case, the speed is 8 knots, and the time is 45 minutes. However, since knots refers to nautical miles per hour, we need to convert 45 minutes into hours.
There are 60 minutes in an hour, so:
Time in hours = 45 minutes ÷ 60 = 0.75 hours
Now we can calculate the distance:
Distance = 8 knots × 0.75 hours = 6 nautical miles
Therefore, if you travel at 8 knots for 45 minutes, you will have traveled a total of 6 nautical miles.