What Is This Tool?
This tool allows users to convert electric resistance values from statohm, the CGS-ESU system unit, to EMU of resistance (abohm), which is used in the CGS-EMU system. It assists with translating historical and theoretical electromagnetic resistance measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the electric resistance value in statohm you want to convert.
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Select statohm as the input unit and EMU of resistance as the output unit.
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Initiate the conversion to see the equivalent resistance expressed in EMU of resistance.
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Interpret or utilize the converted value for research, teaching, or analysis.
Key Features
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Converts resistance values between statohm and EMU of resistance according to established CGS conventions.
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Supports conversions rooted in historical and theoretical electromagnetism unit systems.
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Accurately reflects the large conversion factor linking these two CGS subsystems.
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring specialized software.
Examples
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2 Statohm equals 1797510400000000000000 EMU of resistance.
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0.5 Statohm equals 449377600000000000000 EMU of resistance.
Common Use Cases
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Converting historical resistance data from the CGS-ESU system to the CGS-EMU system for comparison.
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Interpreting classical electromagnetic research that utilizes statohm or EMU of resistance units.
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Teaching differences between CGS-based electrical measurement systems and SI units.
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Analyzing archival experimental data prior to widespread adoption of the SI ohm.
Tips & Best Practices
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Carefully handle the very large conversion factor to avoid numerical errors.
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Use the converter primarily for theoretical, historical, or educational purposes.
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Verify unit selection to ensure accurate conversion between CGS-ESU and CGS-EMU units.
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Reference SI ohms for modern practical measurements instead of these obsolete units.
Limitations
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These units are outdated and have been replaced by the SI ohm in practical use.
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The extremely large conversion factor can make calculations challenging without precise tools.
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The statohm and EMU of resistance belong to different branches of the CGS system, restricting direct practical applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a statohm?
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A statohm is the unit of electrical resistance in the electrostatic (ESU) variant of the CGS system and is mainly used in historical or theoretical electromagnetism contexts.
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What does EMU of resistance represent?
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EMU of resistance, also known as abohm, is the electrical resistance unit in the electromagnetic CGS system, equivalent to one nanohm.
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Why convert statohm to EMU of resistance?
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Converting between statohm and EMU of resistance helps translate resistance measurements from one CGS subsystem to another, assisting theoretical work and interpretation of older electromagnetic literature.
Key Terminology
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Statohm
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An electrical resistance unit in the electrostatic (ESU) CGS system, now mainly used in theoretical and historical electromagnetism.
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EMU of resistance
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Also called abohm, it is the electrical resistance unit in the electromagnetic (EMU) CGS system equivalent to one nanohm.
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CGS system
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A system of units based on centimetre, gram, and second, with electrostatic (ESU) and electromagnetic (EMU) subsystems for electrical units.