In Physics , the (symbol "dyn") is a Unit of Force specified in the '' Centimeter-gram-second '' (cgs) System Of Units , a predecessor of the modern SI . One dyne is equal to exactly 10-5 Newton s. Further, the dyne can be defined as "the force required to accelerate a Mass of one Gram at a rate of one Centimeter per Second squared."
Dynes per centimeter is the measurement usually associated with measuring Surface Tension . For example, the surface tension of distilled water is 72 dyn/cm at 25 °C (77 °F).
F. f. Greek δυναμις (''dynamis'') power, force.
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