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

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To convert 83 km/hr to m/s^2 is not possible, as km/hr represents speed while m/s^2 denotes acceleration. The initial calculation attempted to convert the speed correctly but resulted in m/s, not m/s^2. Participants clarified that the original question likely contained a typo, confusing speed with acceleration. The discussion emphasized the distinction between velocity and speed, noting that velocity includes direction. Overall, the consensus is that the conversion requested is not applicable.
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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!
 
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You can't convert km/hr to m/s^2.
 
83 km/hr is not acceleration, it is a speed. Your answer is right. Are you sure that is what they want?
 
Yah, m/s^2 is an acceleration, km/hr is a velocity. Must be a typo
 
Peng, isn't it supposed to be speed instead of velocity? Velocity has a specified direction.
 
Really? Must be a typo then...good to know that I'm not missing something obvious!
 
Ivan92 said:
Peng, isn't it supposed to be speed instead of velocity? Velocity has a specified direction.

Sigh...

Doesn't matter. Don't troll.
 
Pengwuino said:
Sigh...

Doesn't matter. Don't troll.

Shame on you peng :frown:

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

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