Convert femtonewton to joule/centimeter
Please provide values below to convert femtonewton [fN] to joule/centimeter [J/cm], or Convert joule/centimeter to femtonewton.
How to Convert Femtonewton to Joule/centimeter
1 fN = 1e-17 J/cm
Example: convert 15 fN to J/cm:
15 fN = 15 × 1e-17 J/cm = 1.5e-16 J/cm
Femtonewton to Joule/centimeter Conversion Table
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Femtonewton
A femtonewton (fN) is a unit of force equal to 10^-15 newtons.
History/Origin
The femtonewton is part of the metric system's SI prefixes, introduced to measure extremely small forces, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts involving micro- or nano-scale phenomena.
Current Use
Femtonewtons are used in fields such as nanotechnology, molecular physics, and precision measurements where forces at the femtonewton scale are relevant.
Joule/centimeter
The joule per centimeter (J/cm) is a unit of energy density or energy per unit length, representing the amount of energy (joules) contained or transferred per centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of energy, the joule, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length. It has been used in contexts such as material science and physics to measure energy distribution over small distances.
Current Use
J/cm is used in fields like material testing, physics, and engineering to quantify energy density, especially in applications involving thin films, coatings, or localized energy measurements.