Force on a particle having mass m is given by,
$$\vec{F} = m\vec{a}$$
Where, \(\vec{a}\) is the acceleration of the particle.
- SI unit of force is Newton ( N ), which is equal to kilogram metre per second ( kg m s-1 ).
CGS unit of force is dyne.
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What is the value of 1N in terms of fundamental units?
As we know that,
F = ma
So, 1N = 1 kg × 1m s-2
Or, 1N = 1 kg m s-2
So, the value of 1N in terms of fundamental units is 1 kg m s-2.
What is the value of 1dyne in terms of cgs units?
As we know that,
F = ma
So, 1dyne = 1 g × 1cm s-2
Or, 1dyne = 1 g cm s-2
So, the value of 1dyne in terms of cgs units is 1 g cm s-2.
What is the relation between newton and dyne?
As we know that,
F = ma
So, 1N = 1 kg × 1m s-2
Or, 1N = 103g × 102cm s-2
Or, 1N = 105 g cm s-2
Or, 1N = 105 dyne
So, the 1N is equal to 105 dyne.