Convert Bohr radius to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert Bohr radius [a.u.] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to Bohr radius.
How to Convert Bohr Radius to Centimeter
1 a.u. = 5.29177210903e-09 cm
Example: convert 15 a.u. to cm:
15 a.u. = 15 × 5.29177210903e-09 cm = 7.937658163545e-08 cm
Bohr Radius to Centimeter 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.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.