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Does the metric unit is used to describe weight at as a measure of the force of gravity is called a Newton?
A slightly garbled question, but is the unit of weight due to gravity the newton, yes. Weight is the force exerted on a body by gravity, the unit for all forces is the newton. Mass is measured in kilograms, mass is a body's resistance to acceleration. In everyday usage mass and weight are virtually interchangable, since the acceleration mass resists is that due to gravity. So weight is measured in newtons, but kilograms are used as a measure of weight on everyday language.
What units do hydrometers measure in?
Modern hydrometers usually measure specific gravity which is usually expressed by a unit of mass per a unit of volume, like kilogram per cubic meter or gram per milliliter.
What is a mgal?
A "mgal" is a unit of measure used in geophysics to represent the acceleration due to gravity. One milligal (mgal) is equal to one thousandth of a gal, which is a unit of acceleration measurement.
Named after inventor Evangelista Torricelli the torr is a unit of measure for what property?
The torr is a unit of measure for pressure. It is defined as the pressure exerted by a column of mercury that is 1 millimeter in height, under standard gravity. It is commonly used in scientific and engineering applications to measure low pressures.
Why do we measure forces in neutons?
We measure forces in newtons because it is the standard unit of force in the International System of Units (SI). One newton is defined as the force required to accelerate a one kilogram mass at a rate of one meter per second squared. This standardized unit allows for consistent and accurate measurement and comparison of forces.
What unit to measure forces?
Forces are typically measured in units of Newtons (N).
What is one unit of measure for mass?
Specific gravity I think. Start there.
What does the word mass mean?
In physics, mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. It is a fundamental property of an object that determines how it responds to forces like gravity. The SI unit of mass is the kilogram.
Does the metric unit is used to describe weight at as a measure of the force of gravity is called a Newton?
A slightly garbled question, but is the unit of weight due to gravity the newton, yes. Weight is the force exerted on a body by gravity, the unit for all forces is the newton. Mass is measured in kilograms, mass is a body's resistance to acceleration. In everyday usage mass and weight are virtually interchangable, since the acceleration mass resists is that due to gravity. So weight is measured in newtons, but kilograms are used as a measure of weight on everyday language.
What is the metric unit that is used to describe weight as a measure of the force of gravity?
the Newton (N)
Does the SI system measure force in newtons?
Yes, the newton is the unit used for forces.
The SI unit for expressing gravity is the newton?
No, the Newton is a measure of weight = mass * gravitational acceleration.
The metric unit that is used to describe weight as a measure of the force of gravity is called what?
the Newton (N)
Metric measure of the force of gravity acting on an object?
The metric unit for force - any force - is the newton.
What unit of measurement is used to measure gravity of a spring scale?
The answer is Newtons. Like Sir Isaac Newton
What are the units for the force of gravity?
We cannot measure gravitational forces. Instead, we have to calculate it based on values we are given. The SI unit is N/kg or m/s2 (acceleration), depending on the units given. On Earth, the gravitational force is generalized as 10m/s2 or 10N/kg (to 1 decimal place, it is 9.8 for both).
Is a gram a measure of length?
A gram is often thought to be a measure of weight but it is really measure of mass. A gram serves as a unit for weight only when in the gravity field of the Earth.
