Question

when dealing with SI units, what does "N-m" imply? Is it Newtons * meters? Or is it Newtons per meter?

Answer 1

Is there a question that involves this? Because I may be able to tell if it is in context.

Answer 2

"Express the following in US customary units: 8 kN-m"

Answer 3

I think it stands for kilonewton units.

Answer 4

I know that 1 lb = 1N

Answer 5

kilonewton-meters**

Answer 6

There is a good explanation of the newton-meter here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton_metre

Answer 7

I also know that 1 ft = .3048 m

Answer 8

Just don't understand the relationship "N-m"

Answer 9

Think about it, Newton is a force, and the meter is a distance.

Answer 10

If the wikipedia interpretation is correct then (N-m) = N*m

Answer 11

force times a distance

Answer 12

I was just trying to understand what the Hyphen suggests.....

Answer 13

It is not a mathematical operator, so it just confused me. I remember when taking physics with calculus it confused me then too

Answer 14

oh, i think they just use it as a space, i always just put a dot

Answer 15

Ok thanks