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What unit is acceleration measured in?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. Metres per second (m/s)
- B. Metres per second squared (m/s²)
- C. Kilometres per hour (km/h)
- D. Newton (N)
Answer
Metres per second squared (m/s²)
Explanation
Acceleration is measured in metres per second squared (m/s²), indicating how much the velocity changes per second.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Acceleration
Students often confuse acceleration with speed, thinking they are the same concept.
Emphasize that acceleration is the rate of change of velocity, which includes both speed and direction changes.
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