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The newton (symbol N) is the metric system unit of force: the force
required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass at one meter per second per
second. Since one kilogram is about 2.2 pounds (mass), and the
acceleration of gravity is about 9.8 m/s^2, one newton is a force equal
to the weight of about 0.22 pounds of mass. That is, 1 N = 0.22 pounds
of force.
Therefore, 11.3 kN is about 2537 lbs force.
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Jim Maynard ()
Salem, OR 97302, USA
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-----Original Message-----
From:
[mailto:] On Behalf Of Lee
Haefele
Sent: 12 July 2004 02:21
To: Live-Aboard at Crux dot Astro. Utoronto. Ca
Subject: lv-ab: Jacklines
Prev post mentioned tubular climbing webbing to be used for jacklines
was avail from REI. There are several widths avail, which would be
best, 1" or 9/16" width? 9/16 "Climbing Spec" lists strength at 11.3
kilonewtons, not a
familiar unit to me, is it enough strength? Cost from REI is nothing
($.22/ft) compared to West Marine pre made pieces at about $45/side. Lee
Haefele
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