What is the unit of force?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The newton, written N
- Step 1: Force is measured in newtons. Step 2. 1 N gives 1 kg an acceleration of 1 m/s2. Answer: The newton, written N. Why not the others: Joules measure energy, watts power and pascals pressure.
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