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(mechanics) A unit of energy in the centimeter-gram-second gravitational system, equal to the work done by a force of magnitude 1 gram force when the point at which the force is applied is displaced 1 centimeter in the direction of the force. Abbreviated g-cm.
A unit of measurement equal to the energy exerted, or work done, when a mass of 1gram is raised a height of 1centimeter.
To convert from gram-centimeters to:
pounds/inch,
multiply by .0056.
ergs,
multiply by 980.7.
joules,
multiply by 980700.
kg-cal,
multiply by 2.343E+08.
kg-meters,
multiply by 100000.
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