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Question 6 of 16 in Units (Astrophysics)

Units (Astrophysics)

1 mark · Easy

Write down the SI unit for speed as used in astrophysics.

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m/s

Also accept: metre per second; meter per second

Common mistakes: km/h; m/s^2

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B1 · 1 mark · Gives the SI unit for speed as m/s.

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Speed is measured in metres per second (m/s) in astrophysics.

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