What Is This Tool?
This converter tool allows users to convert length values from the Bohr radius, an atomic unit of length, to the Roman actus, an ancient Roman unit used primarily in land surveying and cadastral 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 as the input unit and Roman actus as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in Roman actus.
Key Features
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Converts extremely small atomic-scale distances (Bohr radius) to large historical land measurement units (Roman actus).
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Supports use cases in quantum chemistry, atomic physics, and historical land surveying.
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Browser-based, easy to use unit conversion interface.
Examples
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Convert 10 Bohr radius to get 1.4915342182582e-11 Roman actus.
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Convert 1,000 Bohr radius to get 1.4915342182582e-9 Roman actus.
Common Use Cases
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Relating atomic-scale distances to ancient land measurement units for educational purposes.
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Comparing measurements in quantum chemistry or atomic physics with historical surveying units.
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Contextualizing archaeological data involving Roman land surveying.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct unit selection to avoid confusion between very different scales.
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Use this conversion primarily for interdisciplinary research or historical comparison.
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Verify input values for accuracy when applying to scientific or archaeological contexts.
Limitations
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The Bohr radius and Roman actus measure vastly different length scales, limiting practical application.
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Conversions are mostly relevant for educational or interdisciplinary study rather than direct use.
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Precision may be affected by the vastly disparate contexts and scales involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Bohr radius used for?
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The Bohr radius serves as an atomic unit of length important in quantum chemistry, atomic-structure calculations, and computational physics.
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What was the Roman actus used to measure?
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The Roman actus was an ancient length unit used in Roman land measurement, cadastral surveying, and to define area units like the actus quadratus.
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Why convert from Bohr radius to Roman actus?
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Converting from Bohr radius to Roman actus helps relate atomic-scale distances to historical land measurement units for educational, archaeological, or interdisciplinary research.
Key Terminology
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Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
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An atomic unit of length representing the most probable distance between the nucleus and electron in a hydrogen atom's ground state.
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Roman actus
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An ancient Roman unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, roughly 35.5 metres, used in land surveying and measurement.
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Actus quadratus
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A square with sides equal to one Roman actus, used as a unit of area measurement in ancient Roman land records.