16.2 Derived S.I units

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Derived S.I. units are based on the fundamental S.I units.

Speed/velocity is measured in metres per second (\(m~s^{-1}\)).

Acceleration is measured in metres per second per second (\(m~s^{-2}\)).

Weight/force is measured in Newtons (\(N\)). This is equivalent to \(kg~m~s^{-2}\).
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