Converting Meters per Second Squared to Kilometers per Hour Squared

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In summary, to convert 8.4 m/s^2 into km/h^2, you need to take into account the squared units of time. The correct conversion would be 8.4m/s^2(1km/1000m)(3600s/1h)^2, which equals 108864 km/h^2. It is also important to note that 1000m=1km and not 1000km=1m in the conversion.
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The question is to convert:
8.4 m/s^2 into km/h^2
I did:
8.4m/s(1000km/1m)(3600s/1h)= Wrong.
lol So what didn't I do right? I cancled out the m and s for km and h but according to my book this is wrong?
Thanks
 
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The units of time are squared, so you might need to take that into account with your time conversion.
 
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8.4 m/s^2 into km/h^2
8.4m/s^2(1km/1000m)(3600s/1h)^2
=8.4*3600*3600/1000
=8.4*3.6*3600
=30.24*3600
=108864 km/h^2
 
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Pencil I believe that your probleme (aside from the squares) was that 1000m=1km and not 1000km=1m.
 
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Oh! lol I'm so slow. Thanks all, I get it now.
 

Related to Converting Meters per Second Squared to Kilometers per Hour Squared

What is the formula for converting M/s^2 to km/h^2?

The formula for converting M/s^2 to km/h^2 is (M/s^2) x (3.6)^2 = km/h^2. This is because 1 km = 1000 m and 1 h = 3600 s, so we need to convert the units accordingly.

Can M/s^2 be directly converted to km/h^2?

No, M/s^2 cannot be directly converted to km/h^2 as they are units of different quantities - acceleration and velocity, respectively. A conversion factor is needed to convert between these two units.

What is the conversion factor for M/s^2 to km/h^2?

The conversion factor for M/s^2 to km/h^2 is (3.6)^2, which is derived from the conversion of meters to kilometers and seconds to hours.

How do I convert a given value in M/s^2 to km/h^2?

To convert a given value in M/s^2 to km/h^2, simply multiply the value by (3.6)^2. For example, if the value is 10 M/s^2, then the conversion would be 10 x (3.6)^2 = 129.6 km/h^2.

Why is it important to convert units from M/s^2 to km/h^2?

It is important to convert units from M/s^2 to km/h^2 in order to have consistent and accurate measurements. Sometimes, different units are used for the same quantity in different contexts, and converting between them can help in easier understanding and comparison of data.

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