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The SI unit of force is the Newton, derived from the base

Chapter 1, Problem 134E

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The SI unit of force is the Newton, derived from the base units by using the definition of force, F = ma . The dyne is a non-SI unit of force in which mass is measured in grams and time is measured in seconds. The relationship between the two units is 1 dyne = 10-5 N . Find the unit of length used to define the dyne.

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QUESTION:

The SI unit of force is the Newton, derived from the base units by using the definition of force, F = ma . The dyne is a non-SI unit of force in which mass is measured in grams and time is measured in seconds. The relationship between the two units is 1 dyne = 10-5 N . Find the unit of length used to define the dyne.

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Newton (N) is the force which produces a uniform acceleration of one meter per square second when acting on a body of one kg mass;

From the given,

Let’s converted into Newtons;

............(1)

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