Converting km/hr to m/s^2: What is the Formula?

[ATranPV]

Homework Statement

Convert 83km/hr to m/s^2

Homework Equations

Simple I know...but I still can't figure it out

The Attempt at a Solution

83km/hr(10^3m/km)(1hr/60min)(1min/60sec)

The units cancel however leaving me with m/s not with m/s^2.

The seconds^2 is what I cannot figure out.

Thanks in advance!

 

[alksjadf]

You can't convert km/hr to m/s^2.

 

[Ivan92]

83 km/hr is not acceleration, it is a speed. Your answer is right. Are you sure that is what they want?

 

[Pengwuino]

Yah, m/s^2 is an acceleration, km/hr is a velocity. Must be a typo

 

[Ivan92]

Peng, isn't it supposed to be speed instead of velocity? Velocity has a specified direction.

 

[ATranPV]

Really? Must be a typo then...good to know that I'm not missing something obvious!

 

[Pengwuino]

Peng, isn't it supposed to be speed instead of velocity? Velocity has a specified direction.

Sigh...

Doesn't matter. Don't troll.

 

[micromass]

Sigh...

Doesn't matter. Don't troll.

Shame on you peng

I'll have a field day on this tomorrow on chat