Convert a.u. of length to nautical league (UK)
Please provide values below to convert a.u. of length [a.u., b] to nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)], or Convert nautical league (UK) to a.u. of length.
How to Convert A.u. Of Length to Nautical League (Uk)
1 a.u., b = 9.51834336651586e-15 NL (UK)
Example: convert 15 a.u., b to NL (UK):
15 a.u., b = 15 × 9.51834336651586e-15 NL (UK) = 1.42775150497738e-13 NL (UK)
A.u. Of Length to Nautical League (Uk) Conversion Table
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A.u. Of Length
The atomic unit of length, also known as the Bohr radius (a₀), is 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 where the electron orbits the nucleus at specific distances. The Bohr radius is the most probable distance between the proton and electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state.
Current Use
The atomic unit of length is used in atomic physics to simplify calculations and equations.
Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.