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newton

Pronunciation: [ˈnjuːtən]

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Learn how to use newton in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “science”

(noun) a unit of force in science. It tells us how much push or pull something has, like how hard you can push a door to open it.

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He pushed the car with a force of 200 newtons.

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She couldn't push the suitcase because it was much heavier than 50 newtons.

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How many newtons does it take to lift a small backpack?

Context: “history”

(noun) the last name of Sir Isaac Newton, a famous scientist. He figured out important things about gravity and how things move.

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Sir Isaac Newton discovered that an apple falls because of gravity.

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Before Sir Isaac Newton, people didn't understand why things fall.

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What did Sir Isaac Newton contribute to science?

How to pronounce newton

Pronunciation: [ˈnjuːtən]

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