Express joule in terms of erg.
Express joule in terms of erg.

Solutions:

We know that, 1 joule = 1N × 1m

Also, 1 N = 105 dyne and 1 m = 102 cm

Therefore, we have –

 1 joule = 105 dyne × 102 cm

= 107 dyne × cm = 107 erg

Hence, 1 joule = 107 erg