relation between SI and CGS unit of work done
CGS uses centimeter , gram, second, and dynes for force SI uses meter, kg, second, and Newtons for force
Work = Force * distance so for SI, we have a Newton applied over a meter which is called called a Joule. for CGS we have a Dyne applied over a centimeter, also called an erg.
The joule is equal to the energy expended or work done in applying a force of one newton through a distance of one meter" the units of Joule is 1kg m^2/s^2 An erg is the amount of work done by a force of one dyne exerted for a distance of one centimeter. In the CGS base units, it is equal to one gram c^2/ s^2
1 joule = 10 million ergs
so again CGS uses base units of centimeter , gram, second, and the derived unit dynes for force SI uses base units meter, kg, second, and derived unit Newtons for force
1 joule = 10^7 ergs joule is SI unit of work done and ergs is CGS unit of work done
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