newton

Definitions


[ˈnjuːtn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- 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


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Origin:
early 20th century: named after Sir Issac Newton (see Newton, Sir Isaac)




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