Question

How is the S.I. unit of work related to C.G.S. unit of work?

Answer 1

The S.I. unit of work, the joule, is related to the C.G.S. unit, the erg, as follows:

\[{1\text{ J}=10^7\text{ erg}}\]

Equivalently, \[1\text{ erg}=10^{-7}\text{ J}\]