Gene Mechtly wrote in MA 26160:
On Wed, 18 Jun 2003, Joseph B. Reid wrote:
... the kilogram-force varies with the location.
Sorry, Joe, but the kilogram-force is 9.80665 newtons, exactly!
It *does not* vary with location.
However, the force acting on one kilogram of mass *does* vary with
location, as I believe you meant to say.
Gene.
Gene:
Thanks for reminding me. I have a vague memory that the number you
gave is the acceleration due to gravity at 45� latitude and mean sea
level.
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Joseph B. Reid
17 Glebe Road West
Toronto M5P 1C8 Telephone 416-486-6071
