newton
/ˈnjuːt(ə)n
/(abbreviation N)
noun Physics
The SI unit of force. It is equal to the force that would give a mass of one kilogram an acceleration of one metre per second per second, and is equivalent to 100,000 dynes.Timber can usually soften and take about 100 kilograms, 1,000 newtons per square centimetre....
- A newton has a mass unit of kilograms and an acceleration unit of meters squared per second.
- Both are units of force, but one pound-force is equal to 4.45 newtons.
Origin
Early 20th century: named after Sir Issac Newton (see Newton, Sir Isaac).
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