Convert Bohr radius to fathom
Please provide values below to convert Bohr radius [a.u.] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to Bohr radius.
How to Convert Bohr Radius to Fathom
1 a.u. = 2.89357617510389e-11 fath
Example: convert 15 a.u. to fath:
15 a.u. = 15 × 2.89357617510389e-11 fath = 4.34036426265584e-10 fath
Bohr Radius to Fathom Conversion Table
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Bohr Radius
The Bohr radius is the most probable distance between the proton and the electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state, 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. It is the atomic unit of length.
Current Use
The Bohr radius is a fundamental constant in atomic physics and is used to simplify calculations and equations.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.