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The SI unit of force is the Newton, derived from the base
Chapter 1, Problem 134E(choose chapter or problem)
The SI unit of force is the Newton, derived from the base units by using the definition of force, F = ma . The dyne is a non-SI unit of force in which mass is measured in grams and time is measured in seconds. The relationship between the two units is 1 dyne = 10-5 N . Find the unit of length used to define the dyne.
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QUESTION:
The SI unit of force is the Newton, derived from the base units by using the definition of force, F = ma . The dyne is a non-SI unit of force in which mass is measured in grams and time is measured in seconds. The relationship between the two units is 1 dyne = 10-5 N . Find the unit of length used to define the dyne.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Newton (N) is the force which produces a uniform acceleration of one meter per square second when acting on a body of one kg mass;
From the given,
Let’s converted into Newtons;
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