Definition
The "Newton" is the SI unit of force. A force of one newton will accelerate a mass of one kilogram at the rate of one meter per second per second. The newton is named for Isaac Newton (1642-1727), the British mathematician, physicist, and natural philosopher. He was the first person to understand clearly the relationship between force (F), mass (m), and acceleration (a) expressed by the formula $F = m \cdot a$.
Concept Hierarchy
Broader Concepts 1
Current Concept
Narrower Concepts 22
Centinewton
cN
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Dyne
dyn
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Decinewton
dN
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Gram Force
gf
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Giganewton
GN
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Kip
M75
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Kilogram Metre per Square Second
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Kilo Gram Force
kgf
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Kilo Pound Force
k[lbf_av]
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Kilonewton
kN
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Kilopond
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Pound Force
[lbf_av]
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Mega Pound Force
M[lbf_av]
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Meganewton
B73
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Micronewton
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Millinewton
C20
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Nanonewton
nN
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Imperial Ounce Force
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Poundal
pdl
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Pond
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Planck Force
planckforce
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Ton Force (us Short)
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Concept Information
IRI
https://vocab.sentier.dev/units/unit/N
Notation
0112/2///62720#UAA235
Status
Accepted