Convert Bohr radius to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert Bohr radius [a.u.] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to Bohr radius.
How to Convert Bohr Radius to Decimeter
1 a.u. = 5.29177210903e-10 dm
Example: convert 15 a.u. to dm:
15 a.u. = 15 × 5.29177210903e-10 dm = 7.937658163545e-09 dm
Bohr Radius to Decimeter Conversion Table
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Bohr Radius
The Bohr radius is the most probable distance between the proton and the electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state, approximately 5.29 x 10⁻¹¹ meters.
History/Origin
The Bohr radius is named after Niels Bohr, who proposed a model of the atom in 1913. It is the atomic unit of length.
Current Use
The Bohr radius is a fundamental constant in atomic physics and is used to simplify calculations and equations.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.