Physics
The S.I. unit of force is:
- dyne
- g cm s-2
- Newton
- Joule
Laws of Motion
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Newton
Reason — As F = m x a, on this basis, the S.I. unit of force is newton.
One newton is the force which when acts on a body of mass 1 kg, produces an acceleration of 1 ms-2. i.e., 1 newton = 1 kg x 1 ms-2.
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