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The '''newton''' is the [[International System of Units|SI]] unit of [[force]], and is the force which will accelerate 1 [[kilogram]] one [[metre]] per [[second]] per second. The symbol of the newton in SI is '''N'''. The newton is also the unit of [[weight]]. | The '''newton''' is the [[International System of Units|SI]] unit of [[force]], and is the force which will accelerate 1 [[kilogram]] one [[Metre (unit)|metre]] per [[second]] per second. The symbol of the newton in SI is '''N'''. The newton is also the unit of [[weight]]. | ||
The newton is named for [[Isaac Newton]] (1643 - 1727), who developed the laws of motion in classical mechanics. | The newton is named for [[Isaac Newton]] (1643 - 1727), who developed the laws of motion in classical mechanics. |
Revision as of 23:59, 19 September 2008
The newton is the SI unit of force, and is the force which will accelerate 1 kilogram one metre per second per second. The symbol of the newton in SI is N. The newton is also the unit of weight.
The newton is named for Isaac Newton (1643 - 1727), who developed the laws of motion in classical mechanics.
The newton is a derived unit in the SI:
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Related units
- The pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure, and is equal to one newton acting over an area of one square metre.
- The newton-metre (N·m) is the SI unit of torque, and is the amount of torque generated by a force of one newton acting at a radius of one metre. There is no distinct name for this unit.
Practical use
A kilogram mass has a weight of about 9.81 N in earth's surface gravity. A healthy adult human subject to earth's surface gravity typically weighs between 450 N and 900 N.
The drive train of a 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 can produce approximately 10.3 kN while accelerating the car from 0 to 26.8 m/s (60 miles per hour).