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Kilonewton [kN]


The kilonewton (kN) is a unit of force in the International System of Units (SI).



  • 1 kilonewton equals 1,000 newtons:



1 kN=1,000 N1 \text{ kN} = 1,000 \text{ N}

  • It represents the force required to accelerate a 1,000 kg mass at 1 meter per second squared.



  • Kilonewtons are commonly used to measure larger forces in engineering, construction, and physics, such as the load on structures, thrust in engines, or tension in cables.



Example: The force exerted by a 100 kg mass under Earth's gravity is approximately 0.98 kN.


Poundal [pdl]


The poundal is a unit of force in the foot-pound-second (FPS) system, mainly used in the United States.



  • It is defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass by one foot per second squared.



  • Mathematically:



1 pdl=1 lb×1 ft/s2=0.138255 newtons1 \text{ pdl} = 1 \text{ lb} \times 1 \text{ ft/s}^2 = 0.138255 \text{ newtons}

  • The poundal is smaller than the pound-force since Earth's gravity accelerates a pound mass at approximately 32.174 ft/s², making:



1 lbf=32.174 pdl1 \text{ lbf} = 32.174 \text{ pdl}

  • It is mostly of historical interest and rarely used in modern engineering but can appear in classical mechanics problems using the FPS system.



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