Question

Convert a force of 5 kgf into newton.

Answer 1

Step 1: Given data:

Force = $5kgf$

Step 2: Conversion of kgf into N.

$$\begin{gathered} 1kgf=1kg\times 9.8m/s^2 \\ 1kgf=9.8N \end{gathered}$$

Step 3: Calculation:

$$\begin{gathered} 5kgf=5kg\times 9.8m/s^2 \\ 5kgf=49N \end{gathered}$$

Hence, $5kgf$ is same as the 49 N