Brian,

Wrong, you can compare the weight and force.  This comes back to the common
equation of F=MA.  Force = Mass x Acceleration.  Here you use the simple
gravity acceleration to compare a weight factor to the force it applies.
i.e.  A persons weight can be discribed as a force due to the gravity
acceleration constant 9.8m/s.
Force a persons weight applies on the ground is F=70Kg x 9.8m/s.

So therefore, you can describe a weight as a force, provided this is
reviewed in the correct axis.  If we were talking in a horizontal axis, this
theory doens't apply.

Perhaps, you were refering to the Pounds/Kilogram reference earlier.  I
think Jason just used that (Pounds/Kilograms) as a reference to weight
regardless of your units and not to the actual ratio itself.

Cheers

-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Ellis [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, 10 October 2001 08:42
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Subject: Re: [TN] Question for the physics "gurus"


Jason,

Pound/kilogram is a ratio of 1:2.2046 or 0.4536 and cannot have anything
whatsoever to do with an acceleration which can be expressed only in
distance/unit time^2. Aren't you barking up the wrong monkey puzzle?

Brian

Jason Gregory wrote:
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> How do you convert pound/kilogram to G-force? Is this convertable? Since
G-force is somewhat time derived and pound/kilogram is force derived?
> Any help is appreciated.
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