Question

The CGS unit of force is ______

• A. $gm/s^2$
• B. $kgcm/s^2$
• C. $gcm/s^2$
• D. $kgm/s^2$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $gcm/s^2$

Force, F = mass $\times$ acceleration
SI unit: $kgm{s}^{–2}$
CGS unit: $gcm{s}^{–2}$
Hence, the correct answer is option (3).