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Erg (English)

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Definition (keystage 3)

A unit of work or energy. One erg is equal to the work done when a force of one dyne moves through one centimetre in the direction of the force.
It is equal to 10⁻⁷ Joules.

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broader:: (en) Unit of energy
see also:: (en) Joule

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