Definition:Dyne-Centimetre
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Definition
The dyne-centimetre is the CGS unit of torque.
It is defined as being the torque resulting from a force of $1$ dyne applied perpendicularly to the end of a moment arm that is $1$ centimetre long.
Conversion Factors
Definition:Dyne-Centimetre/Conversion Factors
Symbol
- $\mathrm {dyn \, cm}$
The symbol for the dyne-centimetre is $\mathrm {dyn \, cm}$.
Its $\LaTeX$ code is \mathrm {dyn \, cm} .