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Which of the following units would be correct for an acceleration?

a) m/sec^2
b) kph
c) m/sec
d) mph
e) m^2/sec

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Final answer:

The correct unit for acceleration is m/s^2 (meters per second squared), which represents the rate at which velocity changes over time.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct unit for acceleration is m/s2, which stands for meters per second squared. This unit expresses how much the velocity of an object changes in meters per second every second. Given the options, (a) m/sec2 is the only correct unit for acceleration. Options (b) kph, (c) m/sec, (d) mph, and (e) m2/sec do not represent units of acceleration. Velocity is a vector quantity, which means it includes both magnitude and direction, and its changes can result in acceleration, whether due to a change in speed or in direction.

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