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

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The speed of light is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second, not to be confused with its squared value, which is expressed in square meters per second squared (m²/s²). The discussion clarifies that speed squared has different units than speed itself, emphasizing the importance of understanding unit conversions. Participants highlight that a square meter (m²) is not equivalent to a meter (m). Misunderstandings about these concepts can lead to confusion in physics calculations. Accurate comprehension of these units is crucial for proper scientific communication.
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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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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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