Is 1 kg Really Equal to 9.8N on Earth's Surface?

destroying · 2008-10-05T03:12:38+00:00

Is it a unit? or sth?:confused:

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Start date Oct 4, 2008

In summary, a milliNewton (mN) is a unit of force in the metric system, equivalent to one thousandth of a Newton. It is commonly used in scientific and engineering fields to measure small forces. It is one thousand times smaller than a Newton and is often used when measuring very small forces. To convert milliNewtons to other units of force, you can use the conversions 1 mN = 0.001 N, 1 mN = 0.00001 kN, and 1 mN = 0.00000001 MN. MilliNewtons are commonly used in fields such as microelectronics, biomechanics, and materials science to measure small forces and can also be used in

Oct 4, 2008

destroying

Is it a unit? or sth?

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Oct 4, 2008

mgb_phys

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It's 0.001 of a Newton
A Newton is the unit of force, 1 kg = about 9.8N

Oct 5, 2008

Lojzek

mgb_phys said:

1 kg = about 9.8N

I think many school teachers would be angry if you said that.

"the weight of 1 kg on the surface of the Earth is about 9.8N" is more accurate.

What is a milliNewton?

A milliNewton (mN) is a unit of force in the metric system, equivalent to one thousandth of a Newton. It is commonly used in scientific and engineering fields to measure small forces.

How is a milliNewton different from a Newton?

A milliNewton is one thousand times smaller than a Newton. It is a more precise unit of force and is often used when measuring very small forces, such as those found in microelectronics or biology.

How do you convert milliNewtons to other units of force?

To convert milliNewtons to other units of force, you can use the following conversions:

1 mN = 0.001 N

1 mN = 0.00001 kN

1 mN = 0.00000001 MN

What are some common uses for measuring milliNewtons?

MilliNewtons are commonly used in fields such as microelectronics, biomechanics, and materials science to measure small forces. They can also be used in everyday applications, such as measuring the force required to lift a small object or the force exerted on a spring.

How is the milliNewton related to other units of force in the metric system?

The milliNewton is part of the metric system, which is based on the International System of Units (SI). It is smaller than the Newton and larger than the microNewton. Other related units of force include the dyne, kilogram-force, and pound-force.