Physics A-Level
newton
What newton means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of newton
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Reference: OCR
The SI unit of force, defined as the force that gives a mass of one kilogram an acceleration of one metre per second squared.
Topics that use newton
- Dynamics (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Drag
- Drag in gases
- Free fall with drag
- Friction
- homogeneity
- Isolating objects
- Resultant force and free-body diagrams
- SI units and the newton
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