Entity: NEWTON
Newton is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI), named after Isaac Newton. It is the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at one meter per second squared.
NEWTON
Etymology
The unit of force 'Newton' is named after the renowned physicist Sir Isaac Newton.
Definition
Newton is the SI unit of force, symbolized as N. It is the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram by one meter per second squared.
Historical Context
Named in honor of Isaac Newton's contributions to physics, the Newton unit plays a crucial role in quantifying force and acceleration in scientific calculations.
Cultural Significance
Newton's laws of motion, formulated by Sir Isaac Newton, are fundamental principles in classical mechanics, shaping our understanding of motion and force.
Related Concepts
Newton's laws of motion, force, acceleration, inertia, and the International System of Units (SI) are closely related concepts in the study of physics.
See Also
A fundamental unit of force in the SI system, equivalent to the force needed to accelerate a mass of one kilogram by one meter per second squared.