What units are forces measured in?
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The question is asking about the units utilized for measuring forces, which typically involves identifying standard units in the International System of Units (SI) as well as any other relevant units.
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Newton (N)
The final answer is Newton (N)
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The final answer is Newton (N)
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1 newton is equal to the force required to accelerate an object with a mass of 1 kilogram by 1 meter per second squared.
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Force is often mistaken to be measured in meters per second squared (m/s²), but that's actually the acceleration component of the force equation.
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