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newton

newton

2 5.8
A unit for measuring force that makes a one kilogram mass speed up by one meter each second
  • noun
  • /ˈnjuːtən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : newton
  • The force needed to pull the cable was about one newton.
  • about one newton
  • one newton

That is to say Newtons in the in the SI system.

Examples

  • "Based on current escalation, "estimated force of 8,600 newtons."

  • Now the force required for him to achieve a 40.2 m/s release velocity increases to 39.13 newtons, or 8.8 lbs.

    Academic text (2009)
  • One newton is approximately 0.225 pounds.

    Academic text (1991)
  • A weight-and-pulley arrangement maintained a constant tension of about one newton on the cable.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Forward thrust is up to 670 newtons, or about 150 pounds, and lateral thrust is just over 220 N.

    Academic text (2008)
  • For this LTB system, driving forces of up to 20,000 newtons (4,500 pounds) at speeds of 1 meter per second are required.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Typically, to pull off a steel probe with a diameter of 5 mm from a good adhesive requires a force of about 20 newtons and work on the order of 10^-2 joules.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Froeschle is using the Maxwell software to design actuators that can produce between 5,000 and 10,000 Newtons of thrust.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The Redwood MicroSystems actuator generates strokes to 100 microns and forces to 50 newtons.

    Academic text (1994)
  • For reference, one newton of force is roughly the weight of an average apple.

Synonyms

N
vsnewton
  • Specialized
548 7.7

A letter used as a symbol in science for things like nitrogen or force

is the SI unit of force defined by 1 kg accelerating at 1 m/s2
force unit
vsnewton
  • Specialized
1 3.7

A measure for how strong a push or pull is, like the newton

is the SI unit defined as force causing 1 kg to accelerate 1 m/s2

How Much Force

newton
  • Specialized
2 5.8
kilodyne
  • Archaic
2 9.9
dyne
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Surface Forms

newton singular
newtons plural

Etymology

Newton is a unit of force named after the scientist Isaac Newton. He studied how things move and what makes them speed up or slow down, so a newton measures the 'push' or 'pull' that changes motion.