Convert kiloelectron-volt to kilogram-force centimeter
Please provide values below to convert kiloelectron-volt [keV] to kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm], or Convert kilogram-force centimeter to kiloelectron-volt.
How to Convert Kiloelectron-Volt to Kilogram-Force Centimeter
1 keV = 1.6337654897442e-15 kgf*cm
Example: convert 15 keV to kgf*cm:
15 keV = 15 × 1.6337654897442e-15 kgf*cm = 2.45064823461631e-14 kgf*cm
Kiloelectron-Volt to Kilogram-Force Centimeter Conversion Table
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Kiloelectron-Volt
A kiloelectron-volt (keV) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 electron-volts, commonly used in atomic and nuclear physics to measure small amounts of energy.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing energies at the atomic scale, with the prefix 'kilo' added later to denote 1,000 electron-volts, especially in high-energy physics and astrophysics.
Current Use
The keV is widely used today in fields such as X-ray spectroscopy, astrophysics, and particle physics to quantify energies of particles, photons, and nuclear processes.
Kilogram-Force Centimeter
Kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilogram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force centimeter originated from the use of the kilogram-force as a unit of force in the metric system, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length, primarily used in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, kgf·cm is largely considered a non-SI unit and is used in certain engineering fields, such as torque measurement in automotive and mechanical applications, but is being gradually replaced by SI units like Newton-meter (Nm).