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  2. Why is force measured in pounds instead of Newton? - Physics...

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    The pound-force is a unit of force. The abbreviation for this unit is lbf. Some use lbm as an abbreviation for the pound (mass) for consistency with the use of lbf for the pound-force. Saying "500 pound bite force of dog" is perhaps a bit sloppy, but the "500 pound-force bite force of dog" sounds stilted. It is obvious from context that the ...

  3. How is a Newton a Unit of force, doesnt include direction -...

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    So what you are saying is that the unit of force, a Newton is the unit used to quantify a force. A Newton is the force required to move a 1kg object 1m/s^2. This just how it is. Really, to fully describe the force, it also has to have direction, but this is specified with its magnitude seperately. Force is fully a magnitude with direction.

  4. Understanding Newton's Second Law: How kgm/s2 Relates to Force

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    This means that kgm/s2 and Newton measure the same physical quantity, which is force. 2. Can kgm/s2 be converted to Newton? Yes, kgm/s2 can be converted to Newton by multiplying the value in kgm/s2 by 1 Newton/1 kgm/s2. This will cancel out the kgm/s2 unit, leaving only Newton as the unit of force.

  5. Grams vs. Newtons: Why Do I See Weights Measured in Grams? -...

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    The use of grams and newtons allows for more accuracy and precision in weight measurements. Grams can measure very small changes in mass, while newtons can measure the gravitational force acting on an object. This allows for more precise experimentation and a better understanding of the effects of gravity on objects. 5.

  6. Pounds is a unit of mass or weight - Physics Forums

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    The pound unit gets confusing, as there are several definitions related to separate terms like lbf, lbm, poundals, etc. For most physics problems using Newton's laws, pound is defined as unit of force, used primarily in the USA. In the SI system, the force unit is the Newton. 1 kg weighs 9.8 Newtons, or 2.2 pounds, more or less.

  7. What Do Lbf, Lb, and Lbm Really Mean in American Units? - Physics...

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    1 lb f is the unit of force employed in american system. 1 lb f is equal to the force exerted by gravity on 1 lb m at the Earth's surface. There is an equation for getting the net force F (lb f) on an object of mass m (lb m) when it experiences an acceleration a (ft/s 2). This is the american system version of Newton's second law: [tex]F=m ...

  8. What is a Newton? Is it correctly understood? - Physics Forums

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    No, a Newton is not the same as a kilogram. A kilogram is a unit of mass, while a Newton is a unit of force. However, a Newton can be calculated using kilograms and meters per second squared, which are both units of the metric system. 4. How is a Newton used in science? A Newton is used in science to measure and quantify forces acting on objects.

  9. Why is a Newton of force .225 pounds? - Physics Forums

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    A Newton is a unit of measurement for force in the metric system, while pounds are a unit of measurement for force in the Imperial system. The conversion factor between these two systems is 4.44822, which means that 1 Newton is equivalent to 4.44822 pounds. Therefore, .225 pounds is equal to approximately 0.0506 Newtons.

  10. What really is a Pascal and a Joule? - Physics Forums

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    In summary, a pascal is a unit of pressure and can be thought of as force per unit area. A joule is a unit of energy or work and can be thought of as a force applied over a distance. These are important concepts in thermo and have been previously covered in introductory physics courses. Jan 21, 2015. #1.

  11. Why are we allowed to cancel units? - Physics Forums

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    Why are we allowed to cancel units? Mr Davis 97. Aug 30, 2015. Units. In summary: They are both saying the same thing--that there is a Newton of force applied at a distance of one meter. The difference is in the way that the units are being measured. Saying "one Newton of force applied for one meter of distance" is measuring the force in terms ...