When it comes to classical mechanics, there are only three base units. Using these three
simple measurements, you can derive more complicated units of measure like the newton
and the joule. The three base units are as follows:
meters, m
(which measure distance)
seconds, s
(which measure time)
kilograms, kg
(which measure mass)
Velocity and Acceleration
Let’s explore how we can combine these three units to derive new ones. First, let’s explore
velocity and acceleration:
velocity =
change in distance (m)
—
time (s)
= m/s
acceleration =
change in velocity (m/s)
—
time (s)
= m/s
2
Given these relationships, you can see that velocity
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