wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Define one Newton force.


Open in App
Solution

Definition

  1. Newton is the S.I unit of force, indicated by the symbol N. This unit is named after Sir Isaac Newton, an English mathematician, and physicist widely known as the "Father of Calculus."
  2. One Newton of force is defined as the amount of force necessary to accelerate an object weighing 1kg at 1ms-2 in the same direction as the applied force. The S.I base unit of the Newton is kg·ms-2.
  3. The force (in Newtons) may be computed as the product of the object's mass (to which the force was applied) and its consequent acceleration.
  4. Mathematically, the force can be expressed as,

F=m×a, where m is the mass of the object and a is the acceleration of the object.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
3
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Basics
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon