Have you heard of the great scientist Isaac Newton? His discoveries transformed our understanding of the world.
In his honor, the unit of force is named the newton (N).
This name was not chosen randomly, as Newton formulated three laws of motion that are still used in scientific research and in our everyday lives.
For example, if you hold a toy in one hand and a book in the other, you’ll notice that the book requires more force (newtons) to lift because it weighs more. This demonstrates how the magnitude of force depends on an object’s weight.
Next, we’ll explore Newton’s laws, which explain how force impacts our lives.
We’ll discover why it’s easier to push lighter objects and why every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Are you ready to learn more?