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Picogram [pg]

The picogram is a metric unit of mass equal to one-trillionth of a gram.

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Used in advanced scientific fields such as molecular biology, chemistry, and nanotechnology
The prefix "pico-" means $10^{-12}$ (one trillionth)
Ideal for measuring extremely tiny masses, like particles, molecules, and trace substances

The picogram enables ultra-precise measurement of microscopic quantities in research and technology.

Slug

The slug is a unit of mass used primarily in the U.S. customary system and British engineering contexts.

1 slug = 32.174 pounds (lb) (mass)
Equivalent to approximately 14.5939 kilograms (kg)
Defined so that when a force of one pound-force (lbf) acts on a mass of one slug, it accelerates at 1 ft/s² (using $F = ma$ in imperial units).

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Used mainly in physics and engineering for calculations involving Newton’s second law in imperial units
Allows consistent use of pound-force and pound-mass without extra conversion factors
Useful in dynamics, ballistics, and engineering mechanics

The slug bridges the gap between force and mass in the imperial system, making calculations easier when using pound-force units.

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