Convert Electron mass (rest) to kiloton (metric)
Please provide values below to convert Electron mass (rest) [m_e] to kiloton (metric) [kt], or Convert kiloton (metric) to Electron mass (rest).
How to Convert Electron Mass (Rest) to Kiloton (Metric)
1 m_e = 9.1093837015e-37 kt
Example: convert 15 m_e to kt:
15 m_e = 15 × 9.1093837015e-37 kt = 1.366407555225e-35 kt
Electron Mass (Rest) to Kiloton (Metric) Conversion Table
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Electron Mass (Rest)
The electron mass (rest) is the invariant mass of an electron, approximately 9.10938356 × 10⁻³¹ kilograms, representing the mass of an electron at rest.
History/Origin
The electron mass was first measured in the early 20th century through experiments involving cathode rays and later refined with advancements in particle physics, establishing it as a fundamental constant in physics.
Current Use
The electron mass is used in calculations involving atomic and subatomic physics, quantum mechanics, and in defining units related to particle properties, such as in the 'Weight and Mass' converter for scientific and educational purposes.
Kiloton (Metric)
A kiloton (kt) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' originated in the 20th century, primarily used in military and scientific contexts to measure large quantities of explosive energy or mass, especially in nuclear weapon yields and large-scale industrial measurements.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are commonly used to express the explosive yield of nuclear weapons, the mass of large objects, and in scientific research related to energy and mass measurements.