Convert piconewton to joule/centimeter
Please provide values below to convert piconewton [pN] to joule/centimeter [J/cm], or Convert joule/centimeter to piconewton.
How to Convert Piconewton to Joule/centimeter
1 pN = 1e-14 J/cm
Example: convert 15 pN to J/cm:
15 pN = 15 × 1e-14 J/cm = 1.5e-13 J/cm
Piconewton to Joule/centimeter Conversion Table
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Piconewton
A piconewton (pN) is a unit of force equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a newton.
History/Origin
The piconewton was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure very small forces, especially in fields like biophysics and nanotechnology, where forces at the molecular or atomic scale are relevant.
Current Use
The piconewton is commonly used in scientific research to quantify tiny forces, such as those exerted by molecular motors, DNA stretching experiments, and nanoscale measurements.
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.