Convert voltage to acceleration

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To convert voltage to acceleration using an accelerometer, the output voltage of 2.5 V can be divided by the sensitivity of 9.9 mV/g. This calculation results in acceleration measured in g (gravitational force). The discussion emphasizes that units can be manipulated like fractions, confirming that voltage divided by sensitivity yields acceleration. Participants also inquire about book sources for further validation, suggesting a need for references on instrumentation and algebra. Understanding these conversions is essential for accurate measurements in applications involving accelerometers.
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May i know how to convert voltage to acceleration from accelerometer ?

output voltage = 2.5 v and sensitivity of accelerometer is 9.9mv/g
 
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manutdkaki said:
May i know how to convert voltage to acceleration from accelerometer ?

output voltage = 2.5 v and sensitivity of accelerometer is 9.9mv/g

Look at the units you're starting with and what the units are for the conversion constant ("sensitivity"). Do you want to multiply or divide to get the units you're looking for?
 
can voltage divide sensitivity of accelerometer to get acceleration result ?

v / mv/g = g
 
hi manutdkaki :smile:
manutdkaki said:
v / mv/g = g

that's right …

the beauty of units is that they multiply and divide exactly like ordinary fractions :smile:

v / (mv/g) = vg/mv = g/m = kg :wink:
 
v/(mv/g)

v is voltage
mv = milivoltage
g= acceleration

got any book source to prove it ?
thanks
 
i hope can get from instrumentation book to prove it . thanks tiny-tim
 
manutdkaki said:
got any book source to prove it ?

manutdkaki said:
i hope can get from instrumentation book to prove it .

Units are treated as variables. So you can prove it with elementary algebra. I guess you need a book on algebra.
 

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