Newton (en. Newton)

/ˈnjuːtən/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Unit of measurement for force.

The force exerted on an object is measured in newtons.

La force exercée sur un objet est mesurée en newtons.

Force required to accelerate one kilogram at one meter per second squared.

One newton is the force needed to move a 1 kg object with an acceleration of 1 m/s².

Un newton correspond à la force nécessaire pour déplacer un objet de 1 kg à une accélération de 1 m/s².

Derived from the name of the scientist Sir Isaac Newton, famous for his work in physics and mathematics.

newton in mechanics

applies to the motion of objects under the influence of forces.

newton en mécanique

Newton's laws

Fundamental principles describing the motion of objects.

lois de newton

newton force

Describes force in terms of mass and acceleration.

force de newton

force

Intervention of an influence that changes the motion of an object.

force

mass

Amount of matter in an object.

masse

acceleration

Rate of change of an object's velocity.

accélération

A unit of force.

He lifted that painting as if it weighed only a few newtons.

Il a soulevé ce tableau comme s'il pesait seulement quelques newtons.