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What unit do we use for force?
A
Newton
B
grams
C
kilograms
D
pounds
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The SI unit of force is the newton, symbol N. The base units relevant to force are: The metre, unit of length-symbol m. The kilogram, unit of mass-symbol kg.

Detailed explanation-2: -The newton (symbol: N) is the SI unit of force. It is named after Sir Isaac Newton because of his work on classical mechanics. A newton is how much force is required to make a mass of one kilogram accelerate at a rate of one metre per second squared.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the international system of units (SI unit) Kilogram (kg) is a unit measuring the mass of an object. Newton is a derived SI unit used to measure force.

Detailed explanation-4: -One newton is the force needed to accelerate one kilogram of mass at the rate of one metre per second squared. 1 N=1 kgm/s2.

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