Convert attopascal to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert attopascal [aPa] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to attopascal.
How to Convert Attopascal to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 aPa = 1e-17 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 aPa to dyn/cm^2:
15 aPa = 15 × 1e-17 dyn/cm^2 = 1.5e-16 dyn/cm^2
Attopascal to Dyne/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Attopascal
The attopascal (aPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^-18 pascals, representing an extremely small pressure measurement.
History/Origin
The attopascal was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to denote very small quantities of pressure, but it is rarely used in practical applications due to its minuscule magnitude.
Current Use
The attopascal is primarily used in scientific research and theoretical contexts where extremely small pressure differences are relevant, although it remains largely a conceptual unit.
Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.