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As J.M. comments, but opts not to post as an answer, you can use Convert in the Units package to convert between types. Be sure to read the documentation on that package.
Needs["Units`"]
Convert[(32.5 Newton)/(7 Meter/Second^2), Kilogram]
4.64286 Kilogram
You will also find use in the Automatic Units package described on the Wolfram Blog.
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The units associated with physical constants do not play nicely with expressions that expect a numerical value. If you want only the numerical value of a constant, use Part. A motivating example:
Needs["PhysicalConstants`"];
Plot[1/Sqrt[1 - v^2/SpeedOfLight^2], {v, 0, 0.9 SpeedOfLight}]
(* Plot::plln: Limiting value (2.69813*10^8 Meter)/Second in ...
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In v. 9, speed of light is a quantity. Try
Quantity["SpeedOfLight"]
The output will look like the following:
1 c
However, its FullForm is actually
Quantity[1, "SpeedOfLight"]
You will find addition information about how to use physical constants as quantities in the Compatibility Tutorial and in the Units Overview.
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You can use SetPrecision to set the interpreted precision of a numeric value, or Rationalize to convert it into an exact value.
Be cautious about manufacturing false precision.
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