Does acceleration need distance in meters and time in seconds squared?

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When calculating force does the distance for acceleration have to be in meters and the time for acceleration have to be in seconds^2
 

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No, in general you can use any length unit for distance, and any time unit for the time. Along with the mass units you are using, these will all determine what units the force is expressed in.

However ...
If you wish to calculate a force in Newtons, then you must use meters, seconds, and kilograms for the length, time, and mass units.
 
Redbelly98 said:
No, in general you can use any length unit for distance, and any time unit for the time. Along with the mass units you are using, these will all determine what units the force is expressed in.

However ...
If you wish to calculate a force in Newtons, then you must use meters, seconds, and kilograms for the length, time, and mass units.

Thank, you that makes complete sense
 

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