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Question
How is 1 kgf related to the SI unit of force?
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Solution
The SI unit of force is the newton (N).
1 kgf = 9.8 N
This is because acceleration due to gravity (g) is approximately:
g = 9.8 m/s2
And from Newton’s second law:
Force = mass × acceleration
= 1 kg × 9.8m/s2
= 9.8 N
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