Q.

The value of gravitational constant 'G' in the cgs unit is equal to :

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a

6.67 × 10-11 cgs 

b

6.67 × 10-10 cgs 

c

6.67 × 10-9 cgs 

d

6.67 × 10-8 cgs 

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The SI unit of the Gravitational constant is G= 6.67 ×10-11 N kg-2m2

We know that the unit of force in the cgs system is dyne, and the unit of mass is a gram.

The length unit is centimeters.

1Newton = 105  dyne,  

 1metre = 100 centimeters , and

 1kilogram = 1000gram

Using appropriate conversions,

G= 6.67 ×10-11 N kg-2m2

 G= 6.67 × 10-11 ( 105 dyne) ×(1000g)-2×(100cm)2

 G = 6.67 ×10-8 dyne g-2cm2

 

Hence, the gravitational constant in the cgs unit equals  6.67 ×10-8 dyne g-2cm2.

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