Question

What is the Full form of CGS unit?

(a) Centimeter–gram–second

(b) Centralized grand system

(c) Centimeter gram system

(d) Centimeter grand system

The question was asked in a national level competition.

I'd like to ask this question from Dimensions and Units topic in division Introduction & Unit Systems of Food Processing Unit Operations

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) Centimeter–gram–second

For explanation I would say: Centimeter–gram–second system of units is a type of the metric system which is based on centimeter as unit of length, gram as unit of mass and second as unit of time. This is not commonly used metric type nowadays. SI units are used widely than CGS units.