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What is newton

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GPT 3.5
Newton can refer to several different things:

1. Isaac Newton: Sir Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and philosopher who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists in history. He formulated the laws of motion and gravitation, developed calculus, and made significant contributions to the fields of optics, mathematics, and astronomy.

2. Newton (unit of force): Newton is also a unit of force in the International System of Units (SI), named after Isaac Newton. One newton is equal to the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one meter per second squared.

3. Newton (surname): Newton is a common English surname.

4. Newton (town/city): Newton is the name of various towns and cities around the world, such as Newton, Massachusetts, in the United States and Newton Abbot in England.

5. Newton (fictional character): Newton can be a given name for fictional characters in literature, movies, and TV shows.

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