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What is CGS unit of weight ​

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Weight is force.

The CGS unit of force is the dyne.

The SI unit of force is the Newton.

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Answer:


\boxed{dyne}

Step-by-step explanation:

The weight of a body is defined as the force with which it is attracted towards the centre of a planet. A spring balance measures it. It's unit is Newton ( N ) in the SI system and dyne in the CGS system.

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