Name and define gravitational unit of force in M.K.S. system.

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In MKS, the gravitational unit of force is kilogram-force $(k g f)$ .
Kilogramme force:- It is that force which when acting on a body of mass $1 K g$ produces in it an acceleration due to gravity.
$1 k g f = 9.8 N$

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