* Acceleration needs units of distance per time squared: Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. Velocity is measured in meters per second (m/s), and acceleration is the change in velocity over time, making its units meters per second squared (m/s²).
* 9.8 meters could be a distance: It's possible you're thinking of the distance an object falls due to gravity.
The important concept: The acceleration due to gravity near the Earth's surface is approximately 9.8 meters per second squared (9.8 m/s²). This means that for every second an object falls, its downward velocity increases by 9.8 m/s.
Let me know if you had a specific scenario in mind, and I can help you understand the acceleration involved!
