Centimeter-gram-second System

The accepted fundamental or absolute system of units, called the C. G. S. system. It embraces units of size, weight, time, in mechanics, physics, electricity and other branches. It is also called the absolute system of units. It admits of the formation of new units as required by increased scope or cla ification. The following are basic units of the system: Of length, centimeter; of ma , gram; of time, second: of force, dyne: of work or energy, erg. See Dyne, Erg., and other units in general. 112   STANDARD ELECTRICAL DICTIONARY.