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Galileo (Unit) – A Short Note

The galileo (symbol: Gal) is a unit of acceleration used mainly in the field of geophysics, especially gravimetry, which measures the Earth's gravitational field.

One galileo is defined as:

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

It is a non-SI (non-International System) unit, named after the Italian scientist Galileo Galilei in honor of his pioneering work on gravity and motion.

Because the Gal is a relatively large unit for precise gravity measurements, smaller subunits are often used:

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  1 milligal (mGal) = 0.001 Gal

  
  
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  1 microgal (µGal) = 0.000001 Gal

  
  

In practical terms, Earth's surface gravity is about 980 Gal, but variations in local gravity fields (due to terrain, density, etc.) are often measured in milligals or microgals.

The galileo unit is essential in geophysical surveys, oil exploration, and earthquake studies.

Decimeter and Square Decimeter – A Short Note

A decimeter (symbol: dm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to:

1 decimeter = 10⁻¹ meters (0.1 meters)

Decimeters are used to measure lengths that are larger than centimeters but smaller than a meter, such as the size of a small box or the length of a hand.

A square decimeter (symbol: dm²) is a unit of area representing a square with sides one decimeter long:

1 dm² = (0.1 m) × (0.1 m) = 0.01 m²

Square decimeters are commonly used to measure medium-sized surface areas, such as the area of a notebook page, a tile, or a small tabletop.

In summary:

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  Decimeter (dm) measures moderate lengths

  
  
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  Square decimeter (dm²) measures moderate areas

  
  
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  Used in everyday measurements, education, and practical applications