Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
newton
noun
/ˈnjuːtən/
Definition
A unit of force in the International System of Units (SI) that causes a mass of one kilogram to accelerate at a rate of one meter per second squared.
Examples
- The car’s engine produces a force of 400 newtons to get it moving.
- When you push a shopping cart, you apply a force measured in newtons.
- A weight of 10 newtons is equivalent to about 1 kilogram of mass on Earth.
Meaning
The term ‘newton’ refers to both a measurement of force and is named after Sir Isaac Newton, a renowned physicist who formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
Synonyms
- force
- mechanical force
