Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0-07339-817-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-07339-817-4

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Basic Concepts - Problems - Page 41: 1-5C

Answer

Kilogram-force is a non-standard unit and does not comply with SI Metric System

Work Step by Step

The kilogram-power or kilopond is a gravitational metric unit of power. It is equivalent to the size of the power applied by one kilogram of mass in a 9.80665 m/s2 gravitational field . Along these lines one kilogram-drive is by definition equivalent to 9.80665 N. Additionally, a gram-constrain is 9.80665 mN, and a milligram-drive is 9.80665 µN. One kilogram-drive is around 2.204622 pounds-compel.
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