How do I solve this LTI acceleration sensor problem?

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The discussion revolves around a problem involving an LTI acceleration sensor and its transfer function, which is questioned for having units of Volt/Acceleration instead of the expected impulse response units. The participant expresses confusion about the Laplace transform's role in moving signals to the frequency domain, questioning if it relates to the new variable's units of 1/Second. They mention knowing that X(s) equals a_0/s, derived from the input signal x(t) being a constant times the unit-step function. Ultimately, the participant concludes that the problem has been solved and no further answers are needed.
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Homework Statement


Please see he attached file for the problem text.

Homework Equations


The output ##y(t) = h(t) * x(t)##, where ##h(t)## is the system's impulse response while ##x(t)## is the input signal.

Laplace transformed, the formula above turns into ## Y(s)=H(s) \cdot X(s)##, where ##H(s)## is the transfer function.

The Attempt at a Solution



Uhm, well.. I am very lost.

1) Why does the transfer function have units Volt/Acceleration ? Isn't it the impulse response that should have those units?

2) Why exactly does a laplace-transform of a signal move the signal to the frequency domain? Is it just because the new variable has units 1/Second ?

Anyway, to solve this problem I know that ##X(s)=a_0/s##, since ##x(t) = a_0 u(t)##, with ##u(t)## being the unit-step function. But how do I proceed?
 

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