Question

What is a newton? (1 point)

O the unit in which force is measured
O a force that changes the motion of an object
O a force that pulls objects toward the ground
O a non-contact force

Answer 1

The unit in which force is measured.

A newton is the unit in which force is measured because it represents the amount of force required to accelerate a 1 kilogram mass at a rate of 1 meter per second squared. In other words, it is the force needed to cause a mass of 1 kilogram to accelerate at a rate of 1 meter per second squared. This relationship between force, mass, and acceleration is described by Newton's second law of motion. The unit is named after Sir Isaac Newton, a physicist and mathematician who formulated the laws of motion.