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, specifically meters per second (m/s). In these notations, "m" stands for meters and "s" stands for seconds. The notation m/s is the most common representation, while m s-1 and ms-1 are alternative forms that convey the same meaning. Understanding these notations is essential in the context of physics and motion.

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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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