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What is the unit of measurement for acceleration?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and motion
Question
- A. metres per second
- B. metres per second squared
- C. kilometres per hour
- D. newtons
Answer
metres per second squared
Explanation
Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity and is measured in metres per second squared (m/s²).
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Acceleration Units
Students often confuse the units of acceleration, stating it as metres per second (m/s) instead of metres per second squared (m/s²).
Remember that acceleration is the rate of change of velocity, which requires the time component to be squared in the units. Always express acceleration as m/s².
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