Question

what is the C.G.S unit of weight of a body ​

Answer 1

Answer:

C. G. S unit of weight of body is grams

Answer 2

Answer:

The SI unit of weight is Newton and CGS unit is dyne where one newton is equal to ${10}^{5}$ dyne.

That is, 1 N = ${10}^{5}$ dyne.

Explanation:

Weight is a vector quantity.

Its direction is downwards towards the centre of earth.

Weight = mass X acceleration due to gravity.

or, W = m x g i.e., W = mg

The weight of a body is the force with which the earth attracts. In other words, weight of a body is the force of gravity on it.

It is measured by a spring balance which is calibrated to read in Newton.

It is not constant for a body, but varies from place to place due to change in the value of g.