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The units represented by {{N}} are known as Newtons, which are the standard units of force in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for Newton is N (N). A Newton quantifies the amount of force required to accelerate a one-kilogram mass by one meter per second squared, according to Newton’s second law of motion.

Mathematically, the Newton can be expressed as N = kg • m • s^-2. To calculate the force in Newtons, you need to know the mass of the object in kilograms (kg) and the acceleration in meters per second squared (m • s^-2). The formula is straightforward: force (N) = mass (kg) • acceleration (m • s^-2).

For example, if a 5 kg object is accelerating at 3 m • s^-2, the force exerted on it can be calculated as N = 5 kg • 3 m • s^-2 = 15 N. This means a force of 15 Newtons is acting on the object to produce that acceleration. Understanding how to calculate and interpret these units is essential in physics and engineering to analyze forces and motion accurately.