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\( g c m s^{-2} \) is also known as

1. newton
2. erg
3. pascal
4. dyne

Correct answer: dyne

Solution

In the CGS system, force is measured in dyne. A dyne is defined as the force needed to accelerate 1 gram by 1 cm/s², so its unit form is g·cm·s⁻².

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