As defined already, the force that produces 1 m/sec 2 acceleration on 1 kilogram mass is called as 1 Newton. This unit is recognized as SI unit. Since, forces are also measured in other types of units, a necessity arises to express all such units in equivalent to Newton unit of force.
AS stands for Associate of Science, a 2-year degree.
A.S. stands for Associates of Science and A.A.S. stands for Associates in Applied Science. The AS degree mainly focuses on liberal arts, with topics that include, math, social sciences, English and history. With an AS degree there are only a few classes that are geared towards the subject of your major.