Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dyne
noun
ext{dīn}
Definition
A dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units.
Examples
- The force required to move a 1-gram object at 1 cm/s² is 1 dyne.
- In physics experiments, forces measured in dynes can be quite small yet significant.
- Engineers sometimes use dynes to express force in very small systems.
Meaning
It is defined as the force that accelerates a mass of one gram at the rate of one centimeter per second squared.
Synonyms
- force
- push
- pull
