nounˈn(j)utnˈn(y)o͞otn
Physics The SI unit of force. It is equal to the force that would give a mass of one kilogram an acceleration of one meter per second per second, and is equivalent to 100,000 dynes.
Example sentencesExamples
- A newton has a mass unit of kilograms and an acceleration unit of meters squared per second.
- Timber can usually soften and take about 100 kilograms, 1,000 newtons per square centimetre.
- The prop engine has been replaced with two 1,800-newton thrust rocket engines.
- Both are units of force, but one pound-force is equal to 4.45 newtons.
- The foot pad has an area of about 100 mm and can produce 10 newtons of adhesive force (enough to support two pounds).
Origin
Early 20th century: named after Sir Issac Newton (see Newton, Sir Isaac).
proper nounˈn(j)utnˈn(y)o͞otn
A city in eastern Massachusetts, on the Charles River, west of Boston; population 82,139 (est. 2008).