Convert electron-volt to poundal foot
Please provide values below to convert electron-volt [eV] to poundal foot [pdl*ft], or Convert poundal foot to electron-volt.
How to Convert Electron-Volt to Poundal Foot
1 eV = 3.80202290406931e-18 pdl*ft
Example: convert 15 eV to pdl*ft:
15 eV = 15 × 3.80202290406931e-18 pdl*ft = 5.70303435610396e-17 pdl*ft
Electron-Volt to Poundal Foot Conversion Table
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Electron-Volt
An electron-volt (eV) is a unit of energy equal to the amount of kinetic energy gained or lost by an electron when it is accelerated through an electric potential difference of one volt.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing atomic and subatomic energies, especially in quantum physics and particle physics, replacing larger units like the joule for small-scale energies.
Current Use
The electron-volt is widely used in physics and chemistry to quantify energies at the atomic and subatomic levels, such as in spectroscopy, particle physics, and quantum mechanics, due to its convenience in expressing small energy values.
Poundal Foot
The poundal foot (pdl*ft) is a unit of energy representing the work done when a force of one poundal acts over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The poundal foot originated in the foot-poundal system of units, which was used primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
The poundal foot is rarely used today and has been largely replaced by the joule in scientific and engineering contexts. It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.