What Is This Tool?
This tool converts lengths from the Bohr radius, an atomic unit used in quantum chemistry and physics, to famn, a traditional maritime unit of length. It enables comparison between atomic-scale distances and nautical measurements.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in Bohr radius units.
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Select 'Bohr radius [b, a.u.]' as the input unit.
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Choose 'famn' as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent length in famn.
Key Features
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Converts length values from Bohr radius (atomic unit) to famn (maritime unit).
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Supports scientific and historical measurement contexts.
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Browser-based and straightforward to use.
Examples
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10 Bohr radii converts to approximately 2.9706806642964e-10 famn.
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1,000 Bohr radii converts to around 2.9706806642964e-8 famn.
Common Use Cases
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Quantum chemistry calculations expressing atomic distances.
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Maritime navigation requiring depths in famn for nautical charts.
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Interdisciplinary work combining atomic physics and maritime measurements.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify that the units you are converting between meet your measurement scale needs.
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Use this conversion when bridging atomic-scale and nautical measurements for scientific or historical purposes.
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Be mindful of the large difference in scale between Bohr radius and famn units.
Limitations
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Bohr radius and famn differ greatly in magnitude, making converted values extremely small decimals.
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This conversion is generally unsuitable for routine navigation or typical atomic-scale measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Bohr radius used for?
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The Bohr radius is an atomic unit of length mainly used in quantum chemistry and atomic-structure calculations.
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What does famn represent?
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Famn is a traditional maritime length unit equal to one fathom, often used for water depth and nautical distances.
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Why convert Bohr radius to famn?
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Converting between these units aids interdisciplinary work, comparing atomic distances to historical maritime measurements.
Key Terminology
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Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
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An atomic unit of length representing the most probable electron-nucleus distance in a hydrogen atom's ground state.
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famn
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A maritime unit of length equivalent to one fathom, used for measuring depths and nautical distances.