Convert dyne centimeter to millijoule
Please provide values below to convert dyne centimeter [dyn*cm] to millijoule [mJ], or Convert millijoule to dyne centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne Centimeter to Millijoule
1 dyn*cm = 0.0001 mJ
Example: convert 15 dyn*cm to mJ:
15 dyn*cm = 15 × 0.0001 mJ = 0.0015 mJ
Dyne Centimeter to Millijoule Conversion Table
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Dyne Centimeter
A dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne centimeter originated from the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, commonly used in physics before the adoption of the SI system, to measure small amounts of energy or work.
Current Use
Today, the dyne centimeter is primarily used in theoretical physics and specialized fields dealing with CGS units, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most practical applications.
Millijoule
A millijoule (mJ) is a unit of energy equal to one thousandth of a joule, where 1 joule equals 1 newton meter or 1 kg·m²/s².
History/Origin
The millijoule is derived from the SI base unit joule, with the prefix 'milli' indicating a factor of 10⁻³. It has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure small amounts of energy, especially in fields like electronics and biomechanics.
Current Use
The millijoule is commonly used today to quantify small energy quantities in electronics, biomedical applications, and energy measurements where precision at a small scale is required.