Convert sthene to kilonewton
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Definition and details for sthene:
Sthène (sn) is a metric unit of force in meter-tonne-second system of units. One sthene is the force that will accelerate a mass of 1 metric ton (1000 kilograms) by 1 meter per second per second. One sthene is equal to 1000 newtons, or 108 dynes, or 224.809 pounds of force or 7233.01 poundals. The name comes from the Greek word σθένος, strength.
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.