Neuton (en. Neuton)

/nø.tɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Unit of measurement of force equivalent to the force needed to accelerate one kilogram at a rate of one meter per second squared.

The force exerted by this machine is 50 newtons.

La force exercée par cette machine est de 50 neutons.

Concept used in physics to describe force in mechanical systems.

Newtons are essential for understanding the laws of motion.

Les neutons sont essentiels pour comprendre les lois du mouvement.

Standard measure of force in fields such as engineering and physics.

Engineers often calculate newtons to assess the strength of materials.

Les ingénieurs calculent souvent les neutons pour évaluer la résistance des matériaux.

The word 'neuton' is derived from the name of Isaac Newton, the famous physicist and mathematician.

dynamics of neutons

Study of forces in motion

dynamique des neutons

measure in neutons

Evaluate a force using the unit of newton

mesurer en neutons

apply a force of X neutons

Exert a force measured at X newtons

appliquer une force de X neutons

Newtonian

Related to the principles of Newtonian dynamics.

newtonien

force

Physical impact measured in newtons.

force

acceleration

Change in speed measured in terms of force in newtons.

accélération

A term used in academic circles to refer to a small force or minimal effort.

I think this project just needs a few newtons to get started.

Je pense que ce projet nécessite juste quelques neutons pour démarrer.

A humorous usage in scientific discussions.

It's such a light project, it only requires a few newtons to move it forward.

C'est un projet si léger, il ne demande que quelques neutons pour le faire avancer.