Convert megaelectron-volt to poundal foot
Please provide values below to convert megaelectron-volt [MeV] to poundal foot [pdl*ft], or Convert poundal foot to megaelectron-volt.
How to Convert Megaelectron-Volt to Poundal Foot
1 MeV = 3.80202290406931e-12 pdl*ft
Example: convert 15 MeV to pdl*ft:
15 MeV = 15 × 3.80202290406931e-12 pdl*ft = 5.70303435610396e-11 pdl*ft
Megaelectron-Volt to Poundal Foot 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.
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 It may still appear in historical references or specialized fields dealing with imperial units.