Definition
In physics, the $dyne$ is a unit of force specified in the centimetre-gram-second (CGS) system of units.
The $dyne$ is a unit of force specified in the centimetre-gram-second (CGS) system of units.
One $dyne$ is equal to $\SI{10}{\micro\newton}$.
Equivalently, the $dyne$ is defined as 'the force required to accelerate a mass of one gram at a rate of one centimetre per square second'.
A $\textit{dyne per centimetre}$ is the unit traditionally used to measure surface tension.
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https://vocab.sentier.dev/units/unit/DYN
Notation
dyn
Status
Accepted