Convert Electron radius (classical) to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert Electron radius (classical) [r_e] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to Electron radius (classical).
How to Convert Electron Radius (Classical) to Hectometer
1 r_e = 2.8179403262e-17 hm
Example: convert 15 r_e to hm:
15 r_e = 15 × 2.8179403262e-17 hm = 4.2269104893e-16 hm
Electron Radius (Classical) to Hectometer Conversion Table
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Electron Radius (Classical)
The classical electron radius is a quantity with the dimension of length, approximately 2.82 x 10⁻¹⁵ meters.
History/Origin
The classical electron radius is a concept from classical physics that attempts to model the electron as a spherical shell of charge. It is not considered the actual size of an electron.
Current Use
The classical electron radius appears in the Thomson scattering cross-section and is a useful length scale in atomic and high-energy physics.
Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.