What Is This Tool?
This tool facilitates the conversion of length values from the Bohr radius, an atomic-scale unit used in physics and chemistry, to the furlong (US survey), a traditional unit utilized primarily in historic U.S. land measurement and surveying.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in Bohr radius units.
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Select Bohr radius as the input unit and furlong (US survey) as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent length in furlongs.
Key Features
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Converts between Bohr radius and furlong (US survey) units accurately based on a defined conversion rate.
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Supports applications in both atomic-scale calculations and historical land surveying contexts.
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick length conversions.
Examples
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10 Bohr radii convert to approximately 2.6305×10⁻¹² furlongs.
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1,000 Bohr radii equal about 2.6305×10⁻¹⁰ furlongs.
Common Use Cases
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Quantum chemistry and atomic-structure analysis using atomic units for interatomic distances.
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Interpreting historic U.S. cadastral surveys and land boundary measurements.
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Bridging atomic-scale measurements with traditional land surveying units for archival research.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure precise unit selection to obtain accurate conversions.
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Use this tool primarily for theoretical or specialized scenarios given the significant size difference between units.
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Refer to historical context when applying furlong-based results since it is a legacy unit.
Limitations
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The Bohr radius converted to furlong results in extremely small values rarely useful outside specialized scientific or archival work.
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Furlong is a non-SI, historical length unit with limited use in modern measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Bohr radius used for?
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The Bohr radius is primarily used in quantum chemistry and atomic-structure calculations to represent atomic-scale distances compactly.
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Where is the furlong (US survey) still utilized?
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The US survey furlong is mainly found in historical land surveying documents, legal land descriptions, and some traditional race distances.
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Why convert Bohr radius to furlong units?
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Converting from Bohr radius to furlong helps relate atomic-scale measurements to historical land units for specialized interdisciplinary research or archival interpretations.
Key Terminology
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Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
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The atomic unit of length representing the most probable distance between the nucleus and electron in a hydrogen atom, used in quantum-scale calculations.
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Furlong (US survey) [fur]
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A historical, non-SI length unit equal to exactly 660 US survey feet, traditionally used in U.S. land surveys and certain customary measurements.