Undergrad Conversion factors derivation.

[akerkarprashant]

TL;DR

Conversion factors derivation.

Queries regarding MKS to CGS system for the following formulas.

Force - Newton (MKS), Dynes (CGS)
Work - Joule (MKS), Ergs (CGS)

1N = 10^5 dynes.
1J = 10^7 ergs.

How the above unit conversion formulas are derived ?

 

[Baluncore]

Look at the dimensions of force and energy.
force = M L T⁻²
energy = M L² T⁻²

Convert CGS cm to MKSA metres.
Convert CGS gram to MKSA kg.