Question

1 kgf equals ______.

Options

• 9.8 N

• `(1/9.8)` N

• (9.8)² N

• 9.8 dyne

Answer 1

1 kgf equals 9.8 N.

Explanation:

1 kgf is the force with which the Earth attracts a mass of 1 kg.

F = mg 

= 1 × 9.8

= 9.8 N