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Gal – A Short Note

The Gal (symbol: Gal) is a unit of acceleration used primarily in geophysics and gravimetry to measure gravitational acceleration. It is named after Galileo Galilei, the famous Italian scientist who studied motion and gravity.

The Gal is defined as:

1 Gal = 1 centimeter per second squared (1 cm/s²)

This means an object accelerating at 1 Gal gains 1 cm/s in speed every second.

Because the Gal is relatively large for precise measurements, smaller units are commonly used:

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  1 milligal (mGal) = 0.001 Gal

  
  
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  1 microgal (µGal) = 0.000001 Gal

  
  

Earth’s gravity at the surface is approximately 980 Gal, but geophysicists often measure small variations in gravity, so they typically use milligals or microgals.

The Gal is not an SI unit, but it is widely used in scientific fields related to the Earth, such as seismology, mining, and oil exploration.

Meters Squared (m²)

Meters squared (m²) is a unit of area in the International System of Units (SI). It represents the amount of two-dimensional space covered by a surface. One square meter is defined as the area of a square with sides that are one meter long. This unit is widely used in various fields such as construction, architecture, land measurement, and interior design to quantify the size of floors, walls, plots of land, and other surfaces. For example, if a room measures 4 meters in length and 3 meters in width, its area is 12 m². The square meter is essential for practical applications like calculating materials needed for flooring or paint coverage. It also helps in understanding and comparing the size of different spaces easily. As a fundamental unit of area, meters squared provides a clear and standardized way to measure flat surfaces worldwide.