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1 dyne (a unit of force in CGS system) equals to

A

`10^(3) g cm//s^(2)`

B

`10^(-3) g cm//s^(2)`

C

`10^(5) kg cm//s^(2)`

D

`10^(-5) kg cm//s^(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`1 dyne = 1 g cm s-2`
`(10^(-3)kg) (10^(-2)m)(s^(-2))`
`10^(-5) kgm s^(-2)`
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