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How can you prove that acceleration is a derived unit​

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Acceleration is derived unit because it has two fundamental units involved i.e. meter and second square.

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a = (dx / dt)²

Explanation: Unit of distance is m (metres) and unit of time is s (seconds) speed v is first derivative of distance x versus time:

v = dx / dt, unit is m/s. Acceleration is second derivative of

speed versus time a = (dx / dt)² = (dv/dt) , unit is m/s²

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