What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert length measurements from the Bohr radius, an atomic unit used in quantum chemistry and atomic physics, to the furlong, a traditional imperial unit primarily used in horse racing and land measurement.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in Bohr radius (b, a.u.) you want to convert.
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Select the input unit as Bohr radius and the output unit as furlong (fur).
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Click the convert button to get the length value expressed in furlongs.
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Review the results and use them for your analysis or reference.
Key Features
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Converts Bohr radius values, the atomic unit of length, to furlongs accurately based on defined conversion rates.
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Supports interdisciplinary use, linking quantum-scale distances to historical and sporting length units.
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Easy to use with clear input and output for quick length unit conversion.
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Browser-based, no installation required, accessible anytime.
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Provides example conversions to illustrate usage.
Examples
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1 Bohr radius equals approximately 2.6305239849281e-13 furlong.
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10 Bohr radius converts to about 2.6305239849281e-12 furlong.
Common Use Cases
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Quantum chemistry and atomic structure calculations leveraging atomic units.
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Physics computations such as density functional theory requiring compact interatomic distances.
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Relating atomic-scale measurements to traditional land distances for educational or interdisciplinary comparisons.
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Interpreting historical maps or legal land descriptions using furlong as a reference.
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Understanding distances in horse racing where furlong remains a common unit.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion mainly for educational or benchmarking purposes due to the scale differences.
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Verify whether furlong is the desired target unit given its limited use in modern science.
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Double-check inputs to avoid confusion between microscopic Bohr radius and larger furlong units.
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Apply the conversion to relate quantum scales to traditional units in a clear and illustrative manner.
Limitations
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Bohr radius is extremely small compared to furlong, making this conversion generally impractical for most engineering or scientific measurements.
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Furlong is rarely used in modern scientific contexts and is mainly relevant in historical, legal, or sporting fields.
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Conversion should not replace appropriate units for precise scientific or engineering work where scale compatibility matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Bohr radius used for?
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Bohr radius is the atomic unit of length representing the most probable distance between the nucleus and electron in a hydrogen atom, used primarily in quantum chemistry and atomic-scale physics.
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Where is furlong still commonly used?
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Furlong is mostly used in horse racing, historical land measurement, and older surveying or legal property descriptions.
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Why convert from Bohr radius to furlong?
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This conversion is useful for bridging the gap between atomic-scale measurements and traditional length units for educational or interdisciplinary analysis.
Key Terminology
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Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
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The atomic unit of length equal to the most probable distance between the nucleus and electron in the ground state of hydrogen, approximately 5.29177210903×10⁻¹¹ metres.
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Furlong [fur]
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An imperial unit of length equal to 220 yards or 201.168 metres, traditionally representing the length of a furrow in a ploughed field, now mainly used in horse racing and historical land descriptions.