Convert petapascal to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert petapascal [PPa] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to petapascal.
How to Convert Petapascal to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 PPa = 1e+16 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 PPa to dyn/cm^2:
15 PPa = 15 × 1e+16 dyn/cm^2 = 1.5e+17 dyn/cm^2
Petapascal to Dyne/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Petapascal
A petapascal (PPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^15 pascals.
History/Origin
The petapascal was introduced as part of the SI prefix system to represent extremely high pressures, mainly in scientific and industrial contexts, as the need to measure such large values arose with advancements in high-pressure physics and astrophysics.
Current Use
Petapascal is used in fields such as astrophysics, geophysics, and high-pressure physics to quantify extremely high pressures, such as those found in planetary interiors or during high-energy experiments.
Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.