What is a newton?

Question

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

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

a. the unit in which force is measured

A newton (N) is the standard unit of force in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the amount of force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared.