Convert dekawatt to nanojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert dekawatt [daW] to nanojoule/second [nJ/s], or Convert nanojoule/second to dekawatt.
How to Convert Dekawatt to Nanojoule/second
1 daW = 10000000000 nJ/s
Example: convert 15 daW to nJ/s:
15 daW = 15 × 10000000000 nJ/s = 150000000000 nJ/s
Dekawatt to Nanojoule/second Conversion Table
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Dekawatt
A dekawatt (daW) is a unit of power equal to 10 watts.
History/Origin
The dekawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's prefixes for larger units of power, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts, but it is not widely adopted in everyday use.
Current Use
The dekawatt is rarely used in modern practice; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or kilowatts. It may appear in specialized technical fields or historical references.
Nanojoule/second
A nanojoule per second (nJ/s) is a unit of power representing the transfer or conversion of one nanojoule of energy per second.
History/Origin
The nanojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'nano' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It is used in contexts requiring very small power measurements, especially in scientific and engineering fields.
Current Use
The nJ/s is used in scientific research, nanotechnology, and precise energy transfer measurements where extremely low power levels are involved, often in the context of nanoscale systems or experiments.