What is the SI unit of force?
- Newton
- Joule
- Watt
- Pascal
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Correct answer: A. Newton
1. Force is defined as a push or pull that changes the state of motion of a body.
2. From Newton's second law, F = m·a, so its unit is kg·m/s².
3. This combined unit is given the name Newton (N) in the SI system.
_Source: Selina Concise Physics ICSE Class 10, Ch 1 'Force' (icsehelp.com chapter extract)_