Convert Rydberg constant to kilogram-force meter
Please provide values below to convert Rydberg constant [Ry] to kilogram-force meter [kgf*m], or Convert kilogram-force meter to Rydberg constant.
How to Convert Rydberg Constant to Kilogram-Force Meter
1 Ry = 2.22285296202067e-19 kgf*m
Example: convert 15 Ry to kgf*m:
15 Ry = 15 × 2.22285296202067e-19 kgf*m = 3.334279443031e-18 kgf*m
Rydberg Constant to Kilogram-Force Meter Conversion Table
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Rydberg Constant
The Rydberg constant (Ry) is a physical constant that represents the highest wavenumber (inverse wavelength) of any photon in the hydrogen atom's emission spectrum, used to calculate spectral lines.
History/Origin
Named after the Swedish physicist Johannes Rydberg, the Rydberg constant was introduced in the late 19th century as part of Rydberg's formula to describe the spectral lines of hydrogen, significantly advancing atomic physics.
Current Use
The Rydberg constant is used in quantum physics and spectroscopy to determine energy levels of hydrogen and other hydrogen-like atoms, and in calculations involving atomic spectra and quantum mechanics.
Kilogram-Force Meter
Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a unit of work or energy representing the amount of work done when a force of one kilogram-force is applied over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force meter was historically used in engineering and physics to quantify energy, especially in contexts involving gravitational force, before the adoption of SI units. It derives from the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force, and the meter as a unit of distance.
Current Use
The kilogram-force meter is largely obsolete in modern scientific and engineering contexts, replaced by SI units such as the joule for energy. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications.