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Derive a relation between the S.I. and C.G.S. unit of force.
Write the relation between the S.I. unit and the C.G.S. unit of force.
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Solution
We have Force = Mass × Acceleration
`∴ ("S.I. unit of force")/("C.G.S unit of force")`
`=("kg"xx"ms"^-2)/("g"xx"cm s"^-2)`
`=("kg"/"g")("m"/"cm")`
`=10^3xx10^2`
`=10^5`
∴ S.I. unit of force (Newton) = 105 C.G.S. unit of force (dyne)
Or 1 Newton = 105 dyne.
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