How Does Newtonian Mechanics Apply to Nanotechnology?
At the nanoscale, objects are still subject to the fundamental laws of Newtonian mechanics. These laws include:
First Law (Inertia): An object remains in a state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by a net external force. Second Law (Force and Acceleration): The force acting on an object is equal to the mass of that object times its acceleration (F = ma). Third Law (Action and Reaction): For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
These principles apply to nanoscale objects; however, the forces and interactions at this scale can behave differently due to quantum effects, thermal fluctuations, and surface-to-volume ratios.
