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Question
State the C.G.S. unit of work. How it is related to its S.I. unit?
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Solution
The C.G.S. unit of work is erg. 1 erg = 1 dyne × 1 cm.
The S.I. unit of work is the joule. 1 joule = 1 Newton × 1 metre
Relationship: 1 J = 1 N × 1 m
= 105 dyne × 100 cm = 107 erg.
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