| Pronunciation: | | erg
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter |
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ERG is a 3 letter word that starts with E. |
| | See Also: | | energy unit, heat unit, J, joule, watt second, work unit |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A measurement unit for energy. It is equal to 2.4 x 10-8 gram calories or 0.624 x 1012 electronvolts, or the amount of work done by a force of one dyne acting on a distance of one centimeter. |
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