Convert nanojoule to dyne centimeter
Please provide values below to convert nanojoule [nJ] to dyne centimeter [dyn*cm], or Convert dyne centimeter to nanojoule.
How to Convert Nanojoule to Dyne Centimeter
1 nJ = 0.01 dyn*cm
Example: convert 15 nJ to dyn*cm:
15 nJ = 15 × 0.01 dyn*cm = 0.15 dyn*cm
Nanojoule to Dyne Centimeter Conversion Table
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Nanojoule
A nanojoule (nJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billionth (10^-9) of a joule.
History/Origin
The nanojoule was introduced as part of the SI unit system to measure very small amounts of energy, especially in scientific and technological contexts, with its usage becoming more common with advancements in nanotechnology and micro-scale energy measurements.
Current Use
Nanojoules are used in fields such as electronics, nanotechnology, and physics to quantify small energy quantities, including in the measurement of energy consumption in micro- and nano-scale devices.
Dyne Centimeter
A dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne centimeter originated from the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, commonly used in physics before the adoption of the SI system, to measure small amounts of energy or work.
Current Use
Today, the dyne centimeter is primarily used in theoretical physics and specialized fields dealing with CGS units, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most practical applications.