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What is a Newton meter? |
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There are 3 meanings of Newton meter. All are based on the Newton which is the SI unit for force and is named in honor of Sir Isaac Newton; he didn't invent either the unit or any of the items whose names are derived from it.
The 3 meanings of Newton meter are:
- A unit of energy also known as a Joule. When a force of 1 Newton is applied on an object for a distance of 1 meter then 1 Joule of energy is used. It is the result of a vector calculation involving the meter (a unit of length in the SI system) and the Newton (the unit of force in the SI system).
- A unit of torque. (Turning force.) When a force of 1 Newton is applied at a distance of 1 meter from the pivot at right angle to the radius then a torque of 1 Newton Meter is present. It is the metric equivalent of lb ft
- It is the name given to a device that measures force. It is a meter that measures Newtons.
Incidentally the situation is slightly simpler in British English where "Meter" and "Metre" are not used interchangebly. Items 1 & 2 are Newton Metres, item 3 is a Newton Meter.
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