What is the SI unit of force? — UPCAT Science Q28

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D. Newton

One newton is the force that gives a one-kilogram mass an acceleration of one meter per second squared. The joule measures energy, the watt power, and the pascal pressure.

What is the SI unit of force?

Option A: Joule
Option B: Watt
Option C: Pascal
Option D: NewtonCorrect

Why D is correct

One newton is the force that gives a one-kilogram mass an acceleration of one meter per second squared. The joule measures energy, the watt power, and the pascal pressure.

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