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Record 1 2016-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
Universal entry(ies)
N · m
symbol
N·m
symbol
N m
symbol
Nm
symbol
CONT

[One] N m (newton-metre) is derived from one newton of force applied over a distance arm of one metre.

OBS

newton metre: The plural form is "newton metres."

OBS

newton-metre: The plural form is "newton-metres."

Key term(s)
  • newton meter

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
N · m
symbol
N·m
symbol
N m
symbol
Nm
symbol
DEF

Unité de mesure de moment d'une force (unité dérivée du Système international, symbole N · m ou N m) égale au moment d'une force de 1 newton dont la ligne d'action est à la distance de 1 mètre du point par rapport auquel le moment est considéré.

OBS

newton mètre : La forme au pluriel est «newtons mètres».

OBS

newton-mètre : La forme au pluriel est «newtons-mètres».

Spanish

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