If the value of atmospheric pressure is 10⁵ Pa, what is its value in CGS units?

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  • A10⁵ dyne/cm²
  • B10⁶ dyne/cm²
  • C10⁴ dyne/cm²
  • D10⁷ dyne/cm²
Explanation

1 Pa = 1 N/m². 1 N = 10⁵ dyne. 1 m = 10² cm, so 1 m² = (10² cm)² = 10⁴ cm². 1 Pa = (10⁵ dyne) / (10⁴ cm²) = 10 dyne/cm². Therefore, 10⁵ Pa = 10⁵ * 10 dyne/cm² = 10⁶ dyne/cm².

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