The erg is a unit of energy equal to 10−7joules (100nJ). It is not an SI unit, instead originating from the centimetre–gram–second system of units (CGS). Its name is derived from (), a Greek word meaning 'work' or 'task'.
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Within Vinony's link graph, ارگ is referenced by 315 other articles, and connects out to International System of Units, joule and centimeter–gram–second system of units.
It is catalogued under topics including Centimetre–gram–second system of units, Units of energy and Use Oxford spelling from October 2019.
Its subject is documented across 48 Wikipedia language editions.
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- 1 erg = 1 dyn⋅cm
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- 1 cm2⋅g⋅s−2
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- 0.0000001
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