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If the value of universal gravitational constant is `6.67xx10^(11) Nm^2 kg^(-2),` then find its value in CGS system.

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To convert the universal gravitational constant \( G \) from the MKS system (SI units) to the CGS system, we follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the given values We are given: - \( G = 6.67 \times 10^{-11} \, \text{Nm}^2/\text{kg}^2 \) ### Step 2: Identify the units in both systems In the MKS system: - \( \text{N} \) (Newton) is the unit of force. - \( \text{m} \) (meter) is the unit of length. - \( \text{kg} \) (kilogram) is the unit of mass. In the CGS system: - \( \text{dyne} \) is the unit of force. - \( \text{cm} \) (centimeter) is the unit of length. - \( \text{g} \) (gram) is the unit of mass. ### Step 3: Convert the units We need to convert the units from MKS to CGS: - \( 1 \, \text{N} = 10^5 \, \text{dyne} \) - \( 1 \, \text{m} = 100 \, \text{cm} \) - \( 1 \, \text{kg} = 1000 \, \text{g} \) ### Step 4: Substitute the conversions into the equation Using the relationship: \[ N_1 U_1 = N_2 U_2 \] where: - \( N_1 = 6.67 \times 10^{-11} \) - \( U_1 = \text{Nm}^2/\text{kg}^2 \) - \( U_2 = \text{dyne cm}^2/\text{g}^2 \) We can express \( U_1 \) in terms of CGS units: \[ U_1 = \text{N} \cdot \text{m}^2/\text{kg}^2 = (10^5 \, \text{dyne}) \cdot (100 \, \text{cm})^2/(1000 \, \text{g})^2 \] ### Step 5: Calculate \( U_1 \) in CGS Now substituting the conversions: \[ U_1 = 10^5 \, \text{dyne} \cdot 10000 \, \text{cm}^2 / 1000000 \, \text{g}^2 \] \[ U_1 = 10^5 \, \text{dyne} \cdot 10^{-2} \, \text{cm}^2/\text{g}^2 = 10^3 \, \text{dyne cm}^2/\text{g}^2 \] ### Step 6: Substitute back to find \( N_2 \) Now we can find \( N_2 \): \[ N_2 = \frac{N_1 U_1}{U_2} \] Substituting the values: \[ N_2 = \frac{6.67 \times 10^{-11} \, \text{N} \cdot \text{m}^2/\text{kg}^2}{10^3 \, \text{dyne cm}^2/\text{g}^2} \] \[ = 6.67 \times 10^{-11} \cdot \frac{10^5}{10^3} = 6.67 \times 10^{-11} \cdot 10^2 \] \[ = 6.67 \times 10^{-9} \, \text{dyne cm}^2/\text{g}^2 \] ### Final Answer Thus, the value of the universal gravitational constant \( G \) in the CGS system is: \[ G = 6.67 \times 10^{-9} \, \text{dyne cm}^2/\text{g}^2 \]

To convert the universal gravitational constant \( G \) from the MKS system (SI units) to the CGS system, we follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the given values We are given: - \( G = 6.67 \times 10^{-11} \, \text{Nm}^2/\text{kg}^2 \) ### Step 2: Identify the units in both systems In the MKS system: ...
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