Convert megaelectron-volt to kilogram-force centimeter
Please provide values below to convert megaelectron-volt [MeV] to kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm], or Convert kilogram-force centimeter to megaelectron-volt.
How to Convert Megaelectron-Volt to Kilogram-Force Centimeter
1 MeV = 1.6337654897442e-12 kgf*cm
Example: convert 15 MeV to kgf*cm:
15 MeV = 15 × 1.6337654897442e-12 kgf*cm = 2.45064823461631e-11 kgf*cm
Megaelectron-Volt to Kilogram-Force Centimeter Conversion Table
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Megaelectron-Volt
A megaelectron-volt (MeV) is a unit of energy equal to one million electron-volts, commonly used in nuclear and particle physics to express the energy of particles.
History/Origin
The megaelectron-volt was introduced as a convenient unit for expressing high-energy particles in physics, particularly after the development of particle accelerators in the mid-20th century, replacing the electron-volt for larger energy scales.
Current Use
Today, the MeV is widely used in nuclear physics, particle physics, and astrophysics to quantify the energy of subatomic particles, nuclear reactions, and cosmic phenomena.
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).