The discussion revolves around calculating the force required to accelerate a 5.0g object at an acceleration of 11000 g's, specifically in the context of a centrifuge. The original poster expresses uncertainty about how to proceed without additional information such as rpm or diameter.
The conversation includes attempts to clarify the correct approach to calculating force, with some participants providing insights on unit conversions and the relationship between mass and acceleration. There is acknowledgment of a misunderstanding regarding the conversion process, but no explicit consensus has been reached on the overall method.
Participants note the lack of specific parameters such as rpm or diameter, which may affect the calculation. There is also a discussion about the implications of using different units for mass and acceleration.
A "G" is shorthand for the acceleration of gravity, 1 G is 9.8m/s^2 acceleration. You've got 11000 G's...you should be multiplying, not dividing. And yes, if you want your answer in the basic SI force unit of Newtons, mass must be expressed in kilograms.Paulbird20 said:F= M* A
I tried converting the acceleration out of G's by dividing 11000 by 9.8 then times it by 5... Do i need to convert the mass out of grams and into KG?