wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Derive a relationship between SI and CGS unit of work.


Open in App
Solution

Units of work:

  1. SI unit of work is Joule (J) or Newton Meter (Nm).
  2. CGS Unit of work is erg or dyne centimeter (dynecm).

Relation between SI and CGS unit of work

1N=105dyne......i

1m=100cm......ii

Now,

1J=1Nm........iii

Substituteiand iiiniii

=105dyne×100cm

1J=105×102dynecm

1J=105+2erg

1J=107erg........iv

From equationivwe get, SI unit of work is 107times of CGS unit of work.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
3
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
German Invasion of the Soviet Union
HISTORY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon