A newton (symbol: N) is the SI unit of force. It is defined as the amount of force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared (1 kg·m/s²). This means that if you apply a force of one newton to a one-kilogram object, it will accelerate at a rate of one meter per second squared in the direction of the applied force. The newton is named after Sir Isaac Newton in recognition of his work in classical mechanics, particularly his laws of motion.
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