What is a newton?

Question

1. the unit in which force is measured
2. a force that pulls objects toward the ground
3. a non-contact force
4. a force that changes the motion of an object

Answer 1

A newton is primarily defined as 1. the unit in which force is measured.

In the International System of Units (SI), the newton (symbol: N) is the force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared. While the other options describe concepts related to force and gravity, they do not specifically define what a newton is.