Understanding m^2 / s^2 (Speed of Light help)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the interpretation of the speed of light and its squared value, specifically addressing the units involved and the conversion between them. The scope includes conceptual clarification regarding units of measurement in physics.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant states that the speed of light squared is 8.98755179 × 1016 m2 / s2 and requests its value in meters per second.
  • Another participant points out that speed squared has units of (distance per time) squared, implying a misunderstanding of unit conversion.
  • A different participant provides the value of the speed of light as 299,792,458 m/s, referencing a Google search.
  • Another participant challenges the understanding of units, clarifying that a square meter is not equivalent to a meter and that speed squared is not the same as speed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the interpretation of units and the relationship between speed and its squared value. There is no consensus on the understanding of these concepts.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the assumptions made about unit conversions and the definitions of speed versus speed squared.

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Google says the speed of light squared is 8.98755179 × 1016 m2 / s2 ... Can someone give this to me in meters per second please
 
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ebodet18 said:
Google says the speed of light squared is 8.98755179 × 1016 m2 / s2 ... Can someone give this to me in meters per second please

Nope. Speed squared has units of (distance per time) squared.
 
ebodet18, you seem to be really confused about how units work. A square meter is not the same thing as a meter. Speed of light squared isn't the same thing as the speed of light.
 

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