Understanding kN in Torque Problems

[Enoch]

Unit kN? What is it?

I have a question asking for the tension in a cable that supports a beam. It asks me to find the answer in kN.

What is kN? I know how to solve the problem, but I have no idea what this unit is...What is k?

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For the record the question is a torque problem, with given mass values for a beam and two weights in kilograms, as well as the theta value (39 degrees) in tension. I'm assuming I multiply gravity times the mass to get the weight, so that this equation works.

Weight1 X (Length/2) + Weight2 X (Length) + Weight3 (aribitrary distance) = Length X Tsin(39)

This equation has proved correct in a quiz, and it has been explained to me by several profs. However, when I try to apply it to find the answer in kN...I get the wrong answer. Am I converting the weight wrong or is it something else? I realllly need help on this guys :).

 

[stunner5000pt]

kN is KILO Newtons (x10^3) Newtons
in most cases something like m, d, D, preceeding N where N is Newtons for force, then its usually a smaller unit

 

[Enoch]

kN is KILO Newtons (x10^3) Newtons
in most cases something like m, d, D, preceeding N where N is Newtons for force, then its usually a smaller unit

So if I had an answer like 1054.47 N, it would be 1.05447 kN?

 

[stunner5000pt]

So if I had an answer like 1054.47 N, it would be 1.05447 kN?

yes that's right

 

[Enoch]

Thanks a lot stunner!