Convert dyne centimeter to joule
Please provide values below to convert dyne centimeter [dyn*cm] to joule [J], or Convert joule to dyne centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne Centimeter to Joule
1 dyn*cm = 1e-07 J
Example: convert 15 dyn*cm to J:
15 dyn*cm = 15 × 1e-07 J = 1.5e-06 J
Dyne Centimeter to Joule Conversion Table
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Dyne Centimeter
A dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne centimeter originated from the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, commonly used in physics before the adoption of the SI system, to measure small amounts of energy or work.
Current Use
Today, the dyne centimeter is primarily used in theoretical physics and specialized fields dealing with CGS units, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most practical applications.
Joule
The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, work, and heat, defined as the work done when a force of one newton acts over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The joule was named after James Prescott Joule in 1889 to honor his work in energy and thermodynamics. It was adopted as the SI unit of energy in 1948.
Current Use
The joule is widely used in physics, engineering, and everyday contexts to quantify energy, work, and heat in various applications, including electricity, mechanics, and thermodynamics.