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  1. What is a Newton Unit? Explained Here - Physics Forums

    Oct 22, 2012 · I'm not sure where to put this thread, so I just placed it in here. One thing I know is that a Newton is the net force required to accelerate an object with a mass of 1kg at a rate of 1m/s2. Now …

  2. What is a Newton? Is it correctly understood? - Physics Forums

    Oct 20, 2014 · A joule is a unit of work equal to 1 N-m or, breaking down the Newton, 1 kg-m^2/s^2 Oct 20, 2014 #14 russ_watters Mentor

  3. Understanding Newton's Second Law: How kgm/s2 Relates to Force

    Feb 11, 2012 · Understanding Newton's Second Law: How kgm/s2 Relates to Force -Physician Feb 11, 2012 Newton Click For Summary

  4. How to Apply Newton’s Second Law to Variable Mass Systems

    Aug 15, 2023 · The applicability of Newton’s second law in the oft-quoted “general form” was an issue in a recent thread (see post #4) in cases of systems with variable mass.

  5. What Is a Newton Second? - Physics Forums

    Aug 29, 2006 · Hey. I am having a little trouble differentiating between Newtons per second (N s^{-1}) and Newton seconds (N s). I know that N/s is a measurement of a certain number of Newtons over a …

  6. The invention of a Newton, how was it measured back then?

    May 29, 2015 · The discussion centers on the definition of a Newton as the force required to accelerate one kilogram at one meter per second squared. Participants express curiosity about the tools …

  7. What really is a Pascal and a Joule? • Physics Forums

    Jan 21, 2015 · A pascal is a unit of pressure, something which will come up a lot in your thermo classes. Pressure is defined as force (N) per unit area (m 2). Remember, in SI, the force unit is also a derived …

  8. Understanding Newton Force: Real World Examples - Physics Forums

    Aug 13, 2022 · I would just like to get a perspective on how much is an x amount of Newtons, like in real world examples. I know everyone says 100N is about equal to the force of a 10kg object being set on …

  9. Grams vs. Newtons: Why Do I See Weights Measured in Grams?

    Dec 20, 2018 · Grams vs. Newtons: Why Do I See Weights Measured in Grams? Psyrus Dec 20, 2018 Grams Gravity Newton Newtons Weight Click For Summary

  10. Newton's Discovery of Mass, Force & G in SI Units - Physics Forums

    Jul 2, 2013 · What did Newton use to determine the mass of an object (During those days) Even the SI unit for mass was established much time later. The SI Unit for force was also established much later. …