The British Gravitational System uses the mass unit slug. By definition, a mass of1 slug

Chapter 1, Problem 1.38

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The British Gravitational System uses the mass unit slug. By definition, a mass of 1 slug is accelerated at a rate of \(1 \ \mathrm{ft/s}^2\) by a force of 1 lb. Explain why this is a convenient mass unit.

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