Dyne

dyn

Scientific Unit

The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, still used in some physics applications and historical measurements.

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1 dyne = kilonewton

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Dyne (dyn)

The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, still used in some physics applications and historical measurements.

Characteristics

  • CGS unit of force
  • Symbol: dyn
  • 1 dyne = 10⁻⁵ N
  • 1 dyne = 1 g·cm/s²
  • Historical unit, rarely used today

Applications

  • Physics research (CGS system)
  • Historical scientific literature
  • Atomic and particle physics
  • Astrophysical calculations

Related Units

Used In Regions

CGS System Physics Historical
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