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Kilogram-force second squared per meter (kgf·s²/m)
This is a derived unit combining mechanical units and force.
Kilogram-force (kgf): A unit of force defined as the force exerted by gravity on one kilogram of mass at standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²).
1 kgf ≈ 9.80665 newtons (N).
The unit kgf·s²/m can be interpreted as a measure related to mechanical impedance or compliance in some physics or engineering contexts, combining force, time squared, and distance.
Breakdown:
Force (kgf) × Time² (s²) / Length (m)
It has dimensions of mass × time² / length (since 1 kgf ≈ 9.81 N = kg·m/s²)
This unit is uncommon but might appear in specific engineering or physics formulas related to dynamic systems or mechanical vibrations.
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Dalton (Da)
The dalton, symbolized as Da, is a unit of mass used to express atomic and molecular masses.
It is equivalent to the unified atomic mass unit (u).
1 dalton = 1/12 the mass of a carbon-12 atom ≈ 1.66054 × 10⁻²⁷ kilograms
Commonly used in chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology to measure the mass of atoms, molecules, and proteins.
Key Facts:
1 Da ≈ mass of one nucleon (proton or neutron)
Used to describe molecular weights (e.g., a protein might be 50,000 Da)
Helps standardize measurements on atomic and molecular scales
The dalton provides a convenient, standardized scale for describing the masses of tiny particles in science.