Force

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The Definition of Force

Force is a central concept in all of physics. When we push or pull on a
body, we are said to exert a force on it. Force can also be exerted by
inanimate object : a stretched spring exerts a force on the walls of its
container; a locomotive exerts a force on the train it is pulling or
pushing. (Sears, Zemansky, Young, 1981, p 18)
Gaya adalah sebuah konsep pokok dalam semua fisika. Ketika kita
mendorong atau menarik dengan tubuh, kita dikatakan mengerahkan
gaya padanya. Gaya juga dapat diberikan pada benda mati:
merentangkan pegas memberikan gaya pada dinding penahan;
lokomotif memberikan gaya pada kereta untuk menarik atau
mendorong. (Sears, Zemansky, Young, 1981, h 18)

Sears, F. W., Zemansky, M.W., Young, H.D. 1981. University Physics. New York : Addison-Wesley Publishing Co. 454 pp
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Force as vector
Force is a vector quantity. To describe a force, we need to describe the
direction in which it acts, as well as its magnitude, which is a
quantitative description of how much or how hard the force
pushes or pulls, in terms of a standard unit of force. (Sears, Zemansky,
Young, 1981, p 18)
Gaya adalah besaran vektor. Untuk menggambarkan kekuatan, kita
perlu menjelaskan arah di mana bertindak, serta besarnya, yang
merupakan deskripsi kuantitatif "berapa banyak" atau "seberapa keras"
gaya mendorong atau menarik, dalam hal unit standar gaya. (Sears,
Zemansky, Young, 1981, p 18)

Sears, F. W., Zemansky, M.W., Young, H.D. 1981. University Physics. New York : Addison-Wesley Publishing Co. 454 pp
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Unit of Force
Force can be defined in terms of the units of mass, length, and time. The SI
unit of force is the newton, abbreviated N. In the British system the unit of
force is the pound-force, equal to about 4.448 N. In the cgs system of units,
the unit of force is the dyne, equal to 10-5 N. (Sears, Zemansky, Young, 1981,
p 18)
System of units Force Mass Acceleration
mks newton (N) kilogram (kg) m.s-2
cgs dyne (dyn) gram (g) cm.s-2
engineering pound (lb) slug ft.s-2

Sears, F. W., Zemansky, M.W., Young, H.D. 1981. University Physics. New York : Addison-Wesley Publishing Co. 454 pp
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Satuan Gaya
Gaya dapat didefinisikan dalam hal satuan massa, panjang, dan waktu.
Satuan SI gaya adalah newton, disingkat N. Dalam sistem Inggris satuan gaya
adalah pound-force, setara dengan sekitar 4,448 N. Dalam sistem cgs unit,
satuan gaya adalah dyne, sama dengan 10 -5 N. (Sears, Zemansky, Young,
1981, p 18)

Sistem Satuan Gaya Massa Percepatan

mks newton (N) kilogram (kg) m.s-2
cgs dyne (dyn) gram (g) cm.s-2
engineering pound (lb) slug ft.s-2

Sears, F. W., Zemansky, M.W., Young, H.D. 1981. University Physics. New York : Addison-Wesley Publishing Co. 454 pp
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Dimension of Force
F (N) = m (kg) x a (m. s -2)
= M L T-2

Sears, F. W., Zemansky, M.W., Young, H.D. 1981. University Physics. New York : Addison-Wesley Publishing Co. 454 pp