Newton
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-007931
The SI unit of force, defined as the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one meter per second squared. It is a derived unit, expressed as kg·m·s^-2. This unit is named after Sir Isaac Newton for his contributions to classical mechanics.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-007931 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Physical and Biophysical Chemistry |
| References | Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 72 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf); PAC, 1996, 68, 957. 'Glossary of terms in quantities and units in Clinical Chemistry (IUPAC-IFCC Recommendations 1996)' on page 984 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668040957) |
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