What quantity is measured in grams/second?

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The discussion revolves around identifying a quantity measured in grams per second, with participants exploring various interpretations and contexts where this unit might apply.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants suggest that grams per second could relate to flow rates, such as the flow of sand or liquid. Some mention potential connections to momentum and drag coefficients, while others consider medical applications like IV medication delivery.

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The discussion is active with multiple interpretations being explored. Participants are sharing ideas and examples related to the concept of flow rates, but there is no explicit consensus on a single definition or application.

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Participants are working within the context of a physics assignment, which may impose certain constraints on their interpretations and the examples they provide.

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Hey... just a quick question...

What quantity is measured in grams/second?
 
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i don't know for sure.
momentum is

grams*meter/second

r u sure u got his right?

if so, if such quantity exists,
it would be decribing the flow rate or something similar. (this is purely based on your units).
 
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g/s would be some sort of flow rate. Like sand flowing out of a holding tank, or liquid flowing down a pipe.
 
shepwarp said:
Hey... just a quick question...

What quantity is measured in grams/second?

It could also be a drag coefficient: F=Cv. C is in kg/s.

-Dan
 
The rate at which medication is delivered by IV could be measured in g/s.
 
Flow rate, [tex]\dot{m}[/tex]
 
Thanks for all of your help! It really is appreciated... it was just a question on our physics assignment that I could not find an answer for... but now I have thanks to all of you guys... :)
 

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