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Question
Derive the relation between newton and dyne.
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Solution
Relation between newton and dyne:
1 N = 1 kg × ms−2 = 1000 g × 100 cm s−2
1 N = 100000 g cm s−2
1 N = 105 g cm s−2
1 N = 105 ............[∴ 1 dyne = 1 g cm s−2]
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