Definition
The newton is the SI unit of force; it is equal to the amount of net force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one meter per second squared. Newton's second law of motion states: F = ma, multiplying m (kg) by a (m/s2), The newton is therefore:
Units used:
- N = newton
- kg = kilogram
- m = meter
- s = second
In dimensional analysis:
where
- M = Mass
- L = Length
- T = Time
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