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What is the meaning of the notation 'Kgwt'? Please give an example too.

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The kilogram-force (sometimes called the kilogram-wt) is defined as the force needed to make one kilogram of mass accelerate by 9.80665 m/s2.
i.e., it's another unit of force.
1 Kgwt=1 x 9.8 = 9.8 N
If you want to convert a force (say x) in newton(N) into Kgwt, then divide x by 9.8.
Eg:19.6 N = 19.6/9.8 = 2 Kgwt.


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