Definition:Newton (Unit)/Base Units

Definition

The SI base units of the newton are:

$\mathrm N := \mathrm {kg} \, \mathrm m \, \mathrm s^{-2}$

where:

$\mathrm {kg}$ denotes kilograms

$\mathrm m$ denotes metres

$\mathrm s$ denotes seconds (of time).

Sources

• 1969: J.C. Anderson, D.M. Hum, B.G. Neal and J.H. Whitelaw: Data and Formulae for Engineering Students (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): $1.$ Units and Abbreviations: $1.2$ SI units $(2)$ Derived units
• 1976: Ralph J. Smith: Circuits, Devices and Systems (3rd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $1$: Electrical Quantities: Definitions and Laws: Definitions: Table $1$-$2$: Important Derived Quantities