Convert kilonewton to dyne
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Definition and details for kilonewton:
Kilonewton (kN) is a common metric unit of force equal to 1000 newtons, which is the exact force that will accelerate a mass of 1 metric ton (1000 kg) at the rate of 1 meter per second per second.
Definition and details for dyne:
Dyne (symbol "dyn", from Greek δύναμις "dynamis" meaning power, force) is the CGS unit of force. One dyne is the force that accelerates a mass of one gram at the rate of one centimeter per second per second. One dyne is equal to exactly 10-5 newton, or about 2.248 x 10-6 pound of force (lbf) in the traditional English system.