Convert megaelectron-volt to kilojoule
Please provide values below to convert megaelectron-volt [MeV] to kilojoule [kJ], or Convert kilojoule to megaelectron-volt.
How to Convert Megaelectron-Volt to Kilojoule
1 MeV = 1.602176634e-16 kJ
Example: convert 15 MeV to kJ:
15 MeV = 15 × 1.602176634e-16 kJ = 2.403264951e-15 kJ
Megaelectron-Volt to Kilojoule 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.
Kilojoule
A kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules, used to quantify energy transfer or work done.
History/Origin
The kilojoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring energy, especially in fields like nutrition and physics, replacing the joule for larger quantities.
Current Use
The kilojoule is widely used in nutrition to express food energy content, in physics and engineering to measure energy transfer, and in various scientific and industrial applications within the 'Energy' converter category.