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Definition of Force unit
1. Noun. A unit of measurement of physical force.
Specialized synonyms: Dyne, N, Newton, Sthene, Pdl, Poundal, Lbf., Pound, Pounder, G, G-force, Gee, Pound
Lexicographical Neighbors of Force Unit
Literary usage of Force unit
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1888)
"Unit magnetic field is a field which, when a unit quantity of magnetism or a unit
magnetic pole is placed in it, is acted on by unit force. Unit current is ..."
2. Elementary Mechanics Including Hydrostatics and Pneumatics by Oliver Joseph Lodge (1890)
"The name poundal has been suggested in order to indicate a connection between
the British unit of mass and the force unit (not by any means to signify that ..."
3. Alternating Currents: An Analytical and Graphical Treatment for Students and by Frederick Bedell, Albert Cushing Crehore (1901)
"... line of force. Unit pole has 4» lines of force. Induction. Current develops
a field. Unit current. Number of lines proportional to current. ..."
4. A Text-book of Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering by Andrew Jamieson (1903)
"Definition of Applied Mechanics — Definition of Matter — Definition of Force —
Unit of Force — Definition of Absolute Unit of Force — Definition of British ..."
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