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Newton [N]

The newton (N) is the SI unit of force.

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  It is defined as the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one meter per second squared.

  
  
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  Named after Sir Isaac Newton for his work on classical mechanics.

  
  
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  Commonly used to measure forces such as weight, tension, and thrust in physics and engineering.

  
  

Example: The weight of a 1 kg mass under Earth's gravity is approximately 9.8 N.

Kilonewton [kN]

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

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  1 kilonewton equals 1,000 newtons:

  
  

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

  
  
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  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.