About The Word Erg
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What's The Definition Of Erg?
[n] a cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter
Synonyms | Synonyms for Erg: Related Terms | Find terms related to Erg: See Also | energy unit | heat unit | J | joule | watt second | work unit Erg In Webster's Dictionary \Erg\, n. [Gr. ? work.] (Physics)
The unit of work or energy in the C. G. S. system, being the
amount of work done by a dyne working through a distance of
one centimeter; the amount of energy expended in moving a
body one centimeter against a force of one dyne. One foot
pound is equal to 13,560,000 ergs.
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