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Question

Convert 10 N into C.G.S unit (dyne).

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109 dyne
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106 dyne
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108 dyne
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107 dyne
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Solution

The correct option is B 106 dyne
Given,
Force, F=10 N

From Newton's Second Law,
Force=mass×accelaration

Following table lists the base units in the 2 systems.
Physical Quantity SI Unit CGS Unit
Mass kg g
Length m cm
Time s s

F=10 kg m/s2
Using prefix conversions,
F=10×1000 g×100 cm/s2
F=106 dyne

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