Converting Velocity to Acceleration: 45,000cm/s to m/s^2

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Start date Sep 10, 2007
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In summary, converting velocity to acceleration involves using the formula a = v/t, where a is acceleration, v is velocity, and t is time. To convert cm/s to m/s^2, the formula is a = v/t, with a in m/s^2, v in cm/s, and t in seconds. To convert a velocity given in cm/s to m/s^2, divide the velocity by 100 and then divide by the time interval in seconds. The acceleration of an object moving at 45,000cm/s depends on the time interval, with 450m/s^2 for a time interval of 1 second and 225m/s^2 for a time interval of 2 seconds. While you cannot

Sep 10, 2007

zeshkani

how to convert from velocity to acceleration

like 45,000cm/s into m/s^2

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Sep 10, 2007

FredGarvin

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You don't. They are two different physical quantities. Acceleration is the time difference in velocity, i.e. how does velocity change over time?

Sep 10, 2007

zeshkani

oh ok thx

1. How do you convert velocity to acceleration?

Velocity and acceleration are related by the formula a = v/t, where a is acceleration, v is velocity, and t is time. In order to convert velocity to acceleration, you need to know the velocity and the time interval over which the velocity is changing.

2. What is the formula for converting cm/s to m/s^2?

The formula for converting cm/s to m/s^2 is a = v/t, where a is acceleration in m/s^2, v is velocity in cm/s, and t is time in seconds.

3. How do you convert a velocity given in cm/s to m/s^2?

In order to convert a velocity given in cm/s to m/s^2, you need to divide the velocity by 100 and then divide by the time interval in seconds. This will give you the acceleration in m/s^2.

4. What is the acceleration of an object moving at 45,000cm/s?

The acceleration of an object moving at 45,000cm/s depends on the time interval over which the velocity is changing. If the time interval is 1 second, then the acceleration would be 450m/s^2. If the time interval is 2 seconds, then the acceleration would be 225m/s^2.

5. Can you convert a velocity given in km/h to m/s^2?

No, you cannot directly convert a velocity given in km/h to m/s^2 because km/h is a measure of speed and m/s^2 is a measure of acceleration. However, you can calculate the acceleration if you know the distance and time interval over which the velocity is changing.