Is Acceleration Measured the Same in Meters as in Feet?

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The discussion revolves around understanding the measurement of acceleration in different units, specifically comparing feet per second squared (ft/sec²) and meters per second squared (m/s²). Participants are exploring the conversion and relationship between these units in the context of physics.

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  • Participants are attempting to clarify how to derive acceleration from velocity and questioning the equivalence of acceleration measurements in different units. There is also confusion regarding the initial question and its evolution into a different topic about unit conversion.

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The discussion is active, with participants providing insights and questioning the clarity of the original poster's inquiries. Some guidance has been offered regarding the relationship between velocity and acceleration, while others are addressing the confusion about unit conversions.

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There appears to be some misunderstanding regarding the initial question and how it relates to the measurement of acceleration in different units. Participants are also navigating the implications of unit conversion between metric and imperial systems.

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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.
 
Probie said:
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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