What is Unit of Acceleration?
Unit of Acceleration is the measurement of the magnitude of acceleration according to a defined standard or convention as set by the International System of Units. As the formula of acceleration is change in velocity per unit time taken, unit of acceleration would be the unit of velocity per unit time taken.
For convenience, various systems of units have been adopted and units can be converted from one system to another by multiplication with some numerical factor. The SI unit of acceleration is meter per second square. The unit of acceleration depends upon the units of velocity and time.
Dimensional formula for Acceleration
The dimensional formula for acceleration is [M0L1T-2]. It can be derived using the formula of acceleration, i.e. Acceleration = Change in Velocity/Time
Substituting the dimensions of velocity and time, we get,
Dimension of Acceleration = [M0L1T-1] / [M0L0T1]
Dimension of Acceleration = [M0L1T-2]
Unit of Acceleration
Unit of Acceleration is meter per second square or m/s2. Acceleration is the rate at which the velocity of a body changes. The most commonly used units of acceleration are meters per second square (m/s2) and kilometer per hour square (km/h2).
In this article, we will learn the definition of acceleration, the unit of acceleration, units in various systems, sample problems, and frequently asked questions related to the unit of acceleration.
Table of Content
- What is Unit of Acceleration?
- SI unit of Acceleration
- Unit of Acceleration in Other Systems
- C.G.S. Unit of Acceleration
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