Question 1

How many newtons in a kilonewton?

Accepted Answer

One kilonewton (kN) equals 1000 newtons. Common for structural engineering—1 kN ≈ 224.8 lbf.

Question 2

What is kilonewton used for?

Accepted Answer

Structural loads, vehicle forces, material testing. Example: car seat belt force limits are typically 5-10 kN.

Question 3

What's the difference between force and pressure?

Accepted Answer

Force (newtons) is a push or pull. Pressure (pascals) is force per unit area. Same force over smaller area = higher pressure.

Question 4

Why do we need different force units?

Accepted Answer

Newtons are SI standard. Pounds-force connects to everyday weight. Dynes (CGS) are used in some scientific fields. Each suits different applications.

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