Is Calculating 69g's as 676.89 m/s² Correct?

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Start date Nov 29, 2008
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Calculating an acceleration of 69g's as 676.89 m/s² is correct, as it is derived from multiplying 69 by the standard acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s²). This conversion is valid in physics, where expressing acceleration in m/s² is preferred for clarity and standardization. The discussion emphasizes the importance of context in presenting such calculations, but the numerical equivalence remains accurate.

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Nov 29, 2008

Oblivion77

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If I had an acceleration of A=69g's can I just say A=69(9.81) = 676.89m/s^2?

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Nov 29, 2008

Ichiro101

Depends on the context. You are essentially stating the same thing just in different words/numbers. In physics, we would prefer the form (m/s^2) however,.