Newton (N) — Science definition
Defined in 2 courses:
- The unit used to measure force; 1 newton = 1 kg·m/s². (Physical Science: Matter, Forces & Energy)
- The SI unit of force; 1 N is the force that accelerates 1 kg at 1 m/s², so 1 N = 1 kg·m/s². (Physics & Environmental Science)
Where it is taught
- Newton's Three Laws of Motion — Motion, Physical Science: Matter, Forces & Energy, Grade 8
- Newton's Three Laws of Motion — Forces, Rotation & Equilibrium, Physics & Environmental Science, Grade 12
Taught alongside
- inertia
- Newton's first law
- Newton's second law
- Newton's third law
- model
- evidence
- system boundary
- assumption