Question

What is the meaning of CGS unit?

Answer 1

The system of measurement taking the centimeter, gram and second as its fundamental units, now replaced by the SI system.

Answer 2

CGS refers to Centimetre–gram–second system of units. CGS units form the system of measurement based on the centimeter for distance, gram for mass and second for time. They units were used in the study of mechanics before the adoption of the metric and SI systems of measurement...