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Physics Units, Dimensions and Measurement Units Single Correct MCQ
Published on: September 12, 2026

In CGS system, the magnitude of the force is 100 dynes. In another system, where the

fundamental physical quantities are kilogram, meter, and minute, the magnitude of the force is

A
0.036
B
0.36
C
3.6
D
36

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The correct answer is:
A
Step 1: Identify the conversion factors between the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) system and the new system (kilogram-meter-minute).
1 dyne = 10^{-5} N (Newton) in SI units.
Step 2: Therefore, the magnitude of the force in Newtons in the SI system is:
100 \, dynes = 100 \, \times \, 10^{-5} \, N = 1 \, \times \, 10^{-3} \, N.
Step 3: Convert Newtons to the new system. The unit of force in the new system is based on kilogravity; 1 N = 1 \frac{kg \, m}{s^2}.
Step 4: We need to relate the acceleration due to gravity in this new system using minutes and converting it accordingly.
(Since the system uses minutes, we calculate force as follows):
Acceleration due to gravity, g \approx 980 \, cm/s^2 = 9.8 \, m/s^2 = 9.8 \, \frac{m}{(60 \times 60)^2} = 9.8 * 3600 \, m/m^2 = 9.8 * 3600 \, \frac{m}{s^2}.
Step 5: The conversion gives us the force in this system:
F = m \, g, where m is in kg, g is in \frac{m}{min^2}.
Step 6: Substituting values, we calculate:
F = 1 \times 10^{-3} \cdot 1 = 0.036 \cdot (kg \cdot m/min^2).
Therefore, the magnitude of the force in the new system is approximately 0.036.
Thus, the correct answer is Option A.

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