Question

The most commonly used unit to measure force is

• A. $dyne$
• B. $newton$
• C. $ki\log ramforce$
• D. $gramforce$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$newton$

The explanation for the correct option:

B: $newton$

1. Any push or pull acts on an object.
2. The SI unit of force is the $newton$.
3. The most commonly used unit of force is the $newton$.

The explanation for the incorrect option:

A: $dyne$

The CGS unit of force is $dyne$

C: $ki\log ram-force$

$ki\log ram-force$ is the most common unit of weight.

D: $gramforce$

$gramforce$ is the CGS unit of weight.

Hence, option B is correct.