I What Unit Results from Dividing Joules per Kilogram by Meters?

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Dividing 1 Joule per kilogram by 0.5 meters results in a calculation for gravitational acceleration. The discussion explores whether the resulting unit is N/kg and clarifies that a Newton can be expressed in terms of kg, m, and s. The calculation indicates that gravity on the hypothetical planet is 2 m/s². However, there is confusion about expressing this result in N/kg, as the participants debate the correct unit representation. Ultimately, the focus is on understanding the relationship between energy, mass, and gravitational force.
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What unit would i end up with if i divide 1 Joules/kg by .5 meters?

Would it be N/kg?
 
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What is a Newton in terms of kg, m and s?
 
ya. N/kg doesn't sound right. Its for finding the gravity on planet X. If the object has 1 J/kg of gravitational potential at .5 meters from the surface, what is the gravity on that planet?

So Vg = gy so g = V/y. So, 1/.5 = 2

The gravity on that planet is 2 m/s? But they want the answer in N/kg, but that doesn't sound right.
 
Re-arrange f=ma and what units do you get that equal N/kg?
 
Let me ask again. What is a Newton in terms of kg, m and s?
 
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