Is Acceleration Measured the Same in Meters as in Feet?

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Acceleration is universally measured in terms of distance per time squared, regardless of the unit system used. In the Imperial system, acceleration is expressed as feet per second squared (ft/s²), while in the metric system, it is denoted as meters per second squared (m/s²). Both measurements represent the same physical concept of acceleration, allowing for conversion between the two systems using the conversion factor of 1 meter equaling approximately 3.28084 feet. Understanding this equivalence is crucial for accurate calculations in physics.

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Could someone please tell me how to get m/s/s out of m/s
 
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Uh, divide by "s"? :confused: :confused:

I'm not seeing what your real question is...
 
Maybe s/he means how to find acceleration from velocity?
 
Maybe s/he means how to find acceleration from velocity?

That is what I mean.
 
velocity over time? (v/t)
 
Acceleration is ft/sec² is it the same for meters even though in metric it is written as m/s/s? That is my question. Maybe I am just to lame to get this stuff. But I am confused.
 
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Acceleration is ft/sec² is it the same for meters even though in metric it is written as m/s/s? That is my question. Maybe I am just to lame to get this stuff. But I am confused.
This is a completely different question than you started out with!
Do you understand that?

To answer your new question:
How many feet are there to the meter?
 

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