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Définition
L'unité SI de force, égale à la force nécessaire pour accélérer 1 kg à 1 m/s².
Explication
Named after Isaac Newton. The weight of an average apple is approximately 1 newton. Earth's gravity gives a 1 kg mass a weight of about 9.81 N.
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