no mass multiplied with gravity still results in no force, 0 Lb = 0 Kg; 0 Lbf = 0 N
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ch00f@lemmy.world 10 months ago
-40C=-40 °F
expatriado@lemmy.world 10 months ago
ch00f@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Yes, but 1kg also results in no force, so it’s a trivial statement.
Linearity@infosec.pub 10 months ago
Gravity? What does that have to do with mass
SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Nothing, but it can have a lot to do with force, for which pounds is the US customary unit.
FiskFisk33@startrek.website 10 months ago
when compared to a value in Kg, the only logical interpretation is the mass pound. If it were lbf, the si unit conversion would be Newtons.
Having the same name for two different, but easily mixed up units is really annoying haha
madjo@feddit.nl 10 months ago
It’s clear from context clues that they don’t mean Force. As kilograms are an indicator of mass, not force. It’s not our fault that US’ imperial system is silly.
SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Imperial is a British thing, and the quantities differ significantly from US customary.
FiskFisk33@startrek.website 10 months ago
huh?
Mass doesnt change with gravity
ramenshaman@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Lbs is not mass, it’s weight/force.
FiskFisk33@startrek.website 10 months ago
isn’t that lbf?
ramenshaman@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Lbs can be lbf or lbm, but usually is referring to lbf, which is 0.4536 kg at 1g.
KeenFlame@feddit.nu 10 months ago
And temperature doesn’t change with pressure
Lemminary@lemmy.world 10 months ago
I’m not sure if you’re joking, but it does. PV=nRT
KeenFlame@feddit.nu 10 months ago
The point is that pressure is the environment and so is gravity