The Unit of Force Called the Newton Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

The unit of force called the newton is:

• A)the force needed to accelerate a mass of 1 kg at a rate of 9.8 m/s²
• B)the force needed to accelerate a mass of 1 kg at a rate of 1 m/s²
• C)defined by means of Newton's third law
• D)1 kg of mass
• E)1 kg of force

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