What Do the Notations m.s-1, m s-1, and ms-1 Represent?

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The notations m.s-1, m s-1, and ms-1 all represent the same unit of measurement for velocity or speed, specifically meters per second. The "m" stands for meters, while "s" indicates seconds. The notation m/s is the standard way to express this unit, with 1/s being equivalent to s-1. Understanding these notations is essential in the context of physics and motion. All variations ultimately convey the same concept of measuring speed.
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Anyone know what these represent?
m.s-1
m s-1
ms-1
 
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It's really hard, actually pretty near impossible, to answer this without knowing the context you're seeing these in.
 
Im guessing your seeing these in relation to physics, motion?

All of those 3 mean the same thing. Units for velocity, or speed.
m is metres, s is seconds.
Meters per second is m/s. since 1/s is equal to s-1, we write it like the ways you stated.
 
Do you mean m s-1?

If so, that's the same as m/s or "meters per second" as Gib Z said.
 

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