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centimeter–gram–second system of units

coherent system of units using centimeter gram and second as base units
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Summary

centimeter–gram–second system of units is a coherent system of units[1]. It draws 3,430 Wikipedia views per month (coherent system of units category, ranking #1 of 1).[2]

Key Facts

  • Subclass of: metric system[3]
  • Has part(s): electromagnetic unit system[4], electrostatic system of units[5], Gaussian units[6], Lorentz–Heaviside units[7]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Centimetre–gram–second system of units[8]
  • Described by source: Technical Encyclopedia, 1st edition[9], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[10]
  • Short name: CGS[11]
  • Permanent duplicated item: Q25681580[12]

Why It Matters

centimeter–gram–second system of units has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[13] It is known by 100 alternative names across languages and contexts.[14]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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