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Newton [N]

The newton (N) is the SI unit of force.

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  It is defined as the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of one meter per second squared.

  
  
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  Named after Sir Isaac Newton for his work on classical mechanics.

  
  
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  Commonly used to measure forces such as weight, tension, and thrust in physics and engineering.

  
  

Example: The weight of a 1 kg mass under Earth's gravity is approximately 9.8 N.

Piconewton [pN]

Piconewton is a very tiny unit of force in the International System of Units (SI).

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  1 piconewton (pN) equals $10^{-12}$ newtons (0.000000000001 newton).

  
  
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  It is commonly used in molecular biology, biophysics, and nanotechnology to measure forces at the molecular or atomic scale.

  
  
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Piconewtons allow scientists to quantify incredibly small forces, such as those involved in DNA stretching or molecular interactions.