Newton-second

newton-second
For objects moving with the same velocity (v), each object's momentum (p) is proportional to its mass (m).
General information
Unit systemSI
Unit ofimpulse and momentum
SymbolN⋅s
Named afterIsaac Newton
In SI base units:kgm/s

The newton-second (also newton second; symbol: N⋅s or N s)[1] is the unit of impulse in the International System of Units (SI). It is dimensionally equivalent to the momentum unit kilogram-metre per second (kg⋅m/s). One newton-second corresponds to a one-newton force applied for one second.

It can be used to identify the resultant velocity of a mass if a force accelerates the mass for a specific time interval.

  1. ^ International Bureau of Weights and Measures (2006), The International System of Units (SI) (PDF) (8th ed.), ISBN 92-822-2213-6, archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-06-04, retrieved 2021-12-16