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'''Specific force''' is defined as the [[force]] per unit [[mass]]. |
'''Specific force''' is defined as the [[force]] per unit [[mass]]. |
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<math>\mbox{Specific Force} = \frac{\mathrm{Force}}{{\mathrm{Mass}}}</math> |
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Specific force is measured in [[Metres per second squared|meters/second²]] (m·s<sup>-2</sup>) and is synonymous with [[acceleration]]. |
Specific force is measured in [[Metres per second squared|meters/second²]] (m·s<sup>-2</sup>) and is synonymous with [[acceleration]]. |
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Revision as of 13:55, 25 February 2008
Specific force is defined as the force per unit mass.
Specific force is measured in meters/second² (m·s-2) and is synonymous with acceleration.
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