Question

Convert $15.6N$ into CGS unit.

Answer 1

Hint: The fundamental units in the C.G.S system are centimeters, grams, and seconds.
Prerequisite: System of units.
Step 1: Given data

$F=15.6N$
Step 2: Convert SI unit into C.G.S units

$1N=1kg-m{s}^{-2}$
$$\begin{gathered} So,15.6N=15.6\times 1N \\ =15.6\times \frac{(1kg)\times (1m)}{{(1s)}^2} \\ =15.6\times \frac{(1000g)\times (100cm)}{{(1s)}^2} \\ =15.6\times {10}^{5}g-cm{s}^{-2} \\ =1.56\times {10}^{6}g-cm{s}^{-2} \end{gathered}$$
The C.G.S unit of force is generally called dyne.
Final Answer: Thus, the value of $15.6N$ in C.G.S units is $1.56\times {10}^{6}g-cm{s}^{-2}(ordyne)$.