poundal

noun

Meaning

A unit equal to the force needed to accelerate a mass of one pound at a rate of one foot per second per second.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

pdl(English)foot-pound-second(English)kilopound(English)kilopond(English)slug(English)kinit(English)poncelet(English)newton(English)accelerate(English)pound(English)foot(English)force(English)

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Sources

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