Question : If the value of universal gravitational constant is 6.6×10-11Nm2kg-2 then finds its value in CGS system.
Doubt by Riddhi
Solution :
6.6×10-11Nm2kg-2 = ________dynecm2g-2
We know, dimensional formula of G is
[M-1L3T-2]
[M-1L3T-2]
a=-1
b=3
c=-2
SI System
n1=6.6×10-11
M1=1kg
L1=1m
T1=1s
CGS System
n2=?
M1=1g
L1=1cm
T1=1s
n2=6.6×10-11×[103]-1[102]3×1
n2=6.6×10-11×10-3×106
n2=6.6×10-8
So,
6.6×10-11Nm2kg-2 = 6.6×10-8 dynecm2g-2
6.6×10-11Nm2kg-2 = 6.6×10-8 dynecm2g-2
Hence, the value of universal Gravitational Constant (G) in CGS system is n2=6.6×10-8 dynecm2g-2.