11 Mile per hour squared = 0.00136596 Meter per Second Squared
Conversion Formula
Unit Information
Mile_per_hour_squared
An imperial unit of acceleration equal to one mile per hour squared. Widely used in American automotive industry, transportation engineering, and speed-related calculations.
Meter_per_second_squared
The SI derived unit of acceleration, defined as the rate of change of velocity of one meter per second every second. Used in physics, engineering, and motion analysis worldwide.
Conversion Tips
- Remember to check your decimal places for accuracy.
- This conversion is commonly used in international applications.
- Consider the context when choosing precision levels.
- Double-check calculations for critical applications.
Learn More About Acceleration
Scientific Overview
Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity with respect to time. It is a vector quantity that describes how quickly an object changes its speed and/or direction of motion.
Historical Background
Galileo Galilei made fundamental contributions to the understanding of acceleration through his experiments with inclined planes. Isaac Newton formally defined acceleration in his laws of motion.
Real-World Applications
Physics
Acceleration analysis is fundamental to kinematics and dynamics.
Automotive Engineering
Vehicle acceleration performance influences design and marketing.
Aerospace
Rocket and aircraft acceleration determines mission capabilities.
Sports Science
Athlete acceleration measurements optimize training and performance.
Interesting Facts
- The fastest production car can accelerate 0-100 km/h in under 2 seconds.
- A sneeze can accelerate air particles to over 160 km/h.
- The Space Shuttle experienced maximum acceleration of about 3g during launch.
- Free-falling objects accelerate at 9.8 m/s² due to Earth's gravity.
Key Formulas
Acceleration Definition
a = Δv/ΔtConstant Acceleration
v = u + atDisplacement
s = ut + ½at²Newton's Second Law
F = ma