Category:Definitions/Newton (Unit)

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The newton is an SI unit of force.


It is defined as being:

The amount of force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one metre per second squared.
\(\ds \) \(\) \(\ds 1\) newton
\(\ds \) \(=\) \(\ds 10^5\) dynes
\(\ds \) \(\approx\) \(\ds 0.2248\) pounds force


Source of Name

This entry was named for Isaac Newton.

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