Units (Forces and Motion)
1 mark · NormalState the SI unit and its symbol for acceleration.
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metre per second squared (m/s^2)
Also accept: m/s^2; metres per second squared; metre per second squared; m s^-2
Common mistakes: m/s; m^2/s; m/s^3
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B1 · 1 mark · Correct SI unit and symbol for acceleration stated.
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The SI unit for acceleration is metre per second squared, written as m/s² or m s⁻².