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2. Explore how Sir Isaac Newton helped us to measure the size of a force

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Describe what Newton discovered about forces

Explain what a Newton meter is and what it does

Explain how to measure the size of a range of forces

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Isaac Newton

A mathematician and physicist who created the concept of modern physics.

Newton meter

A piece of equipment that help us to measure force. Inside of a Newton meter there is a spring attached to a metal hook, when a force is exerted upon the hook it causes the spring to stretch.

calculus

A mathematical study into the rate of which things change and continual change.

spring

A flexible device in the shape of a helix allowing it to be stretched and compressed.

Newton

A measurement of force, with 1 Newton meaning 1 kilogram meter per second squared.

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